Removing and installing sliding door trim: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• The sliding door must be positioned in the optimum position to fit the wedge T10383.
• Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if necessary.Before installation, check that the cable for operating the door from the inside has been routed correctly and, if necessary, correct.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Unclip handle recess (1) from sliding door trim using wedge T10383/1.
3. Detach connectors at handle recess (1).
4. Remove screw (2) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
5. Unscrew 3 bolts (1) (4.5 Nm). [Note: The sliding door must be positioned in the optimum position to fit the wedge T10383.] — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)

6. ⚠ When the sliding door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening elements may be damaged. To avoid this, always follow the specified order and positions of clips when removing the sliding door trim. — Protect marked area (A) against damage with adhesive tape.
7. Release sliding door trim from clips in (specified sequence). Use wedges T10383 to do this.
8. Pull sliding door trim upwards vertically out of window slot; the sliding door operating mechanism remains attached to the sliding door.
9. Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if necessary.Before installation, check that the cable for operating the door from the inside has been routed correctly and, if necessary, correct.]

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