Removing and installing B-pillar trim

⇒ 5.4.1 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models

⇒ 5.4.2 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 4-door models

5.4.1 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Removing

• Remove bench seat ⇒ 2.1 Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
• Remove backrest ⇒ 2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest.
• Release sill panel moulding from fasteners in sill at transition to side panel.
• Remove side trim panel ⇒ 5.7 Removing and installing side trim panel.
• Pull lower end of trim out of mountings -arrow A-.
• Pull out trim from under moulded headliner -arrow B-.

• Unscrew bolt -2- (20 Nm) and pull belt loop off belt anchor rail -1-.

Installing

• Install in reverse order of removal.

Ensure seat belt is positioned correctly.

• Ensure that trim is positioned in beading of door seal.

5.4.2 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 4-door models

Only what differs from the procedure above; everything else is as above.

Removing

• Pull lower end of upper trim -1- out of mountings -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

• Fold floor covering inwards in area of belt end anchor.

• Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm).
• Guide seat belt -2- through opening in trim.
• Pull upper end of lower trim -1- out of mountings -arrow A- and -arrow B-.