Removing and installing rear door trim

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Wedges - T10383-

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

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

• Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- (4.5 Nm).

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

• In vehicles with window winder, slide spacer ring -1- in -direction of arrow- and pull window winder from drive.

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

• Pull door trim upwards vertically 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

• Install in reverse order of removal.

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

In vehicles with manual window regulators, window regulator installation position -1- runs parallel to door pull -2- when window is closed.

Deviation between window winders must be no more than 6°.