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Replacing A Clipped Finisher




Replacing A Clipped Finisher (Decorative Strip On Panel For Instrument Panel, Front Or Rear Door)


WARNING:
Version with side airbag, head airbag, passenger airbag:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.







Replacing clips (Hutfix):

Lift out clip (1).

Installation Note: Clip (1) must not be damaged.

Left decorative strip on steering column:







Insert special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) at side and unclip decorative strip (1) next to retaining pin (2).







Installation:
Pin (1) of decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.

Right decorative, strip on steering column:







Insert special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) at side and unclip decorative strip (1) next to retaining pin (2).







Installation:
Pin (1) of decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.

Decorative strip above glovebox:







Insert special tool 00 9 321 at side and with second special tool 00 9 321 next to retaining pin unclip decorative strip (1).







Installation:
Pin (1) of decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.

Decorative strip on front door:







Insert special tool 00 9 321 at side and with second special tool 00 9 321 next to retaining pin (2) unclip decorative strip (1).
At front in area (3) of inside door handle, pull decorative strip (1) out of guides.







Installation:
Pins (1) and mounts (3) of decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.







First slide decorative strip (1) with guides (2) into recessed handle (3) and then clip in.







If necessary, replace faulty grommets (1) on door trim panel (2).

Decorative strip on rear door:







Insert special tool 00 9 321 at side and with second special tool 00 9 321 next to retaining pin (2) unclip decorative strip (1).
At front in area (3) of inside door handle, pull decorative strip (1) out of guides.







Installation:
Pins (1) and mounts (3) of decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.







Slide decorative strip (1) with guides (2) into grip shell (3) and then clip into place.







If necessary, replace faulty grommets (1) on door trim panel (2).