Removing and installing door trim at front

⇒ 1.1.1 Removing and installing front door trim, 2-door models

⇒ 1.1.2 Removing and installing front door trim, 4-door models

1.1.1 Removing and installing front door trim, 2-door models

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Wedges - T10383-

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

• Switch off ignition.
• Remove bolt -1- on underside (4.5 Nm).

• Models with manual adjustment of exterior mirror, unclip trim -1- from door trim using wedge - T10383/1-.

• Models with electric adjustment of exterior mirror, unclip trim -1- from door trim using wedge - T10383/1- and disconnect connector.

• Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- (4.5 Nm).

• Release door trim from clips in -specified sequence-. Use wedges - T10383- to do this.

• Swivel rear area of door trim panel upwards slightly.
• Pull door trim panel out of window slot.

• Now unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on inside of door trim.
• Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harnesses from door trim.

Installing

It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips are in -position 2-!

• Install in reverse order of removal.

1.1.2 Removing and installing front door trim, 4-door models

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

Removing

• Unclip cover cap -2- and unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm).
• Remove bolt -3- on underside (4.5 Nm).

• Unclip trim -1- out of door trim using wedge - T10383/1-.