Removing trim panel: VW Polo 6R

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• Mark a line along the entire length of the trim (a) = 10 mm from the inner edge.
• Mark lines (b) = 10 mm from the front edge and (c) = 10 mm from the rear edge.
• There are 2 adhesive beads on the roof cross member and increased resistance will be encountered here.Keep the cord near to the assembly frame so that it is not cut by the surrounding edges.
• The exact positions of the adhesive beads of the piece of trim cut out must be used for the new trim.

🔩 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. Mark a line along the entire length of the trim (a) = 10 mm from the inner edge.
2. ⚠ Due to the small clearance between the front trim and the frame, a depth stop needs to be installed and set to 5 mm. — Using electric cutterV.A.G 1561A and 80 mm Ø saw bladeV.A.G 1561/26, separate the trim along the marking from back to front.
3. Mark lines (b) = 10 mm from the front edge and (c) = 10 mm from the rear edge.
4. ⚠ Due to the small clearance between the front trim and the frame, a depth stop needs to be installed and set to 5 mm. — Using electric cutterV.A.G 1561A and 80 mm Ø saw bladeV.A.G 1561/26, cut off strips perpendicular to trim along the lines on the front and rear edges.
5. With trim edges removed, the adhesive beads of the trim are accessible.

6. Remove glass panel .
7. Use masking tape to cover roof rail and edge of roof in order to protect paintwork.
8. Glue windscreen seal (6) firmly to windscreen.
9. Secure a handle (2) from window removal kitV.A.G 1755 to each end of the cord (3). [Note: There are 2 adhesive beads on the roof cross member and increased resistance will be encountered here.Keep the cord near to the assembly frame so that it is not cut by the surrounding edges.]
10. The adhesive bond is cut through, starting from the rear (arrow a), as far as the roof cross member at the front.
11. The cut-off part is detached (arrows c).
12. Now, cut through adhesive beads (4) on roof cross member at front as far as the middle.
13. Move cord to other side.
14. The adhesive bond is cut through, starting from the rear (arrow b), as far as the roof cross member at the front.
15. The cut-off part is detached (arrows c).
16. Now, cut through adhesive beads (4) on roof cross member at front as far as the middle.
17. Remove trim (5) from assembly frame (1). [Note: The exact positions of the adhesive beads of the piece of trim cut out must be used for the new trim.]

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