Removing and installing upper B-pillar trim, Passat CC 2009► and CC 2010► — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010)

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• When doing this, the belt height adjuster must engage in the uppermost position.

🔩 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. Remove airbag emblem (2).
2. Pull trim in area of catches (3) and (4) out of mountings in lower B-pillar trim.
3. Using a small screwdriver, release clip (1)(arrow) through opening for emblem and simultaneously push trim upwards and then finally tilt inwards.
4. Pull sill panel moulding (1) in area of front door out of catches in side member.
5. Release sill panel moulding from mountings in area of B-pillar.

6. Pull sill panel moulding in front area of rear door out of catches in side member.
7. Guide seat belt (2) through opening in sill panel moulding (1).
8. Remove bolt (3) (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor (4) from body. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
9. Guide belt end anchor from seat belt through opening in trim.
10. Move belt height adjuster to uppermost position.
11. Move slider in trim to uppermost position.
12. Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
13. Push in slider of belt height adjuster and move belt height adjuster to uppermost position.
14. Pull seat belt downwards.
15. When doing this, the belt height adjuster must engage in the uppermost position.

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