Upper C-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing (Golf Wagon/Jetta Wagon With Side Curtain Protection)

Upper C-pillar Trim, Removing And Installing (Golf Wagon/Jetta Wagon With Side Curtain Protection --> 04.01)

NOTE: Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle. same instructions apply for removal and installation for left-hand side.

Removing
- Remove cap - 1 -.
- Remove bolt - 2 - (40 Nm) and remove belt relay - 3 -.
- Loosen C-pillar trim - 4 - in lower area - arrowA -.







- Pull C-pillar trim - 4 - downward - arrow B -.







- Position standard needle-nose pliers at side between C-pillar - 1 - and steel clip - 2 -.
- Disengage locking mechanism of steel clip - 2 - by pushing together using needle-nose pliers - arrows -.
- Remove steel clip - 2 - from C-pillar - 1 -.

NOTE: It is not possible to remove steel clip - 2 - without destroying it.







Installing

NOTE:
- For safety reasons, steel clip - 1 - must be replaced after each removal and installation of C-pillar trim - 2 -.
- Steel clips and upper C-pillar trim parts can no longer be ordered separately for vehicles with side curtain protection - parts catalog.







- Insert steel clip - 1 - in C-pillar trim - 2 - in direction of - arrow -.







NOTE:
- upper section of trim panel must be fixed with steel clip - 5 -, until it engages audibly.
- Before installing trim, check clips - 4 - for damage and replace if necessary.
- Avoid damage due to striking!

- Clip trim - 1 - to C-pillar.







- Bolt belt relay - 3 - with bolt - 2 - (40 Nm) to C-pillar.