Removing and installing trim panels for roof frame, window strips and pillars on caravelle carat — VW

Important:
The individual trim panels are fitted in such a way that each panel overlaps the panel adjacent to it. When removing the trim panels, the individual panels must be removed starting at the rear of the vehicle and working forwards.
The trim panels are levered carefully away from the bodywork with the aid of a large screwdriver or a similar tool.
Even if great care is taken when performing this dismantling work, some panels may show signs of cracking and, in this case, they must be replaced by new panels.
Removing

Remove seal from tailgate (2).
Remove speakers.
Dismantle coat hook (4). To do this, lever off plastic cap (5) and remove Phillips screw (6).
Lever off left-hand D-pillar trim panel (1).

Lever off interior light trim (3).
Remove three Phillips screws (4).
Pull out interior light (5) and disconnect connecting cable.
Remove Phillips screws (2).
Lever off roof frame trim panel on left-hand side at rear (1).
Remove Phillips screw (7).
Lever off trim panel for window strip on left-hand side at rear (6).

Remove Phillips screw (2).
Lever off C-pillar trim panel (1).
Unscrew grab handle (5) and air outlets (6).
Dismantle interior light (7) => see. page
68-9
for this.
Remove 2 Phillips screws (4).
Lever off centre roof frame trim panel on left-hand side (3).
Lever off table light (9) and disconnect connecting cable.
Remove Phillips screw (10).
Lever off centre trim panel for window strip on lefthand side (8).

Unscrew coat hook (5).
Remove Phillips screw (3).
Pull away cover cap (2) slightly at bottom and lift out upwards (see arrows).
Lever off cover cap (4).

Unscrew seat belt relay and belt retractor (2 hexagon head bolts (2)).
Unscrew retainer for cover cap (3) (1 Phillips screw).
Pull off door seal (5).
Lever off B-pillar trim panel on left-hand side (1).

Lever off interior light (2) and disconnect connecting cable.
Remove Phillips screw (3).
Lever off roof frame trim panel at front on left-hand side (1).

Unscrew sun visors (2).
Unclip rear-view mirror (3).
Remove Phillips screws (4).
Lever off roof frame trim panel at front (1).

Proceed along the same lines when removing the "right-hand trim panels" and the "rear roof trim panel".

Installing

Use a carpet knife or electric cutter (V.A.G 1561) to cut away remains of adhesive.

Note:

If any damage is caused to the paintwork when cutting away the remains of the adhesive.

Proceed as follows:

1 K anti-corrosion primer
ALN 002 003 04
2K primer/filler, standard
ALN 766 001
with hardener
ALZ 010 000
The two components should be mixed in a 1:1 ratio
2K acrylic top coat
ALN 769...
or in the case of metallic paintwork
Metallic undercoat
ALD 645...
2K acrylic varnish
ALN 769 000/001

After the paint has cured:
Paint primer
D 009 300
Depending on the nature of the paint damage and whether the area concerned is in the line of vision, the paint is applied with a brush or using a spray can or paint spray gun.

O · = · PUR adhesive sealant / D009 100 03
= · Universal adhesive D 001 200 on trim panel and body in white (approx. 2 minutes flash-off time)

Apply approx. 1 cm3 of PUR adhesive sealant to areas 50 mm. in diameter to which adhesive is to be applied (arrow A). (They are marked on the trim panels and already roughened.)
Apply universal adhesive D 001 200 between the bonding points and on the bare bodywork.

After the trim panels have been stuck on, auxiliary fixtures (e.g. lengths of wood) should be used to hold the panels in place for approx. 1.5 hours.

Note:

To prevent indentations or damage to the trim panels, wrap cleaning cloths or something similar round the wood.