Removing and installing wheel housing trim for vehicles without side airbag — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

🔩 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 bench seat .
2. Fold backrest forwards.
3. Remove nut (6) (8 Nm). — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
4. Open cover cap and unscrew bolt (2) (2.5 Nm). — 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb-ft)
5. Detach wheel housing trim (1) from fastener in C-pillar trim (3).
6. Release clips (4) from body flange.
7. Pull wheel housing trim (1) out of mounts in sill panel moulding (5) in direction of (arrow). [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

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