Pillar Trim

Removing And Installing A-pillar Trim

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Move convertible top to service position. Refer to Convertible top service position.

INFORMATION: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

2. Remove hardtop. Refer to Removing and installing hardtop.
3. Remove sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor.

Removing A-pillar trim

Removing convertible-top peg mount







1. Unclip cap -1- in a downward direction with a small screwdriver and remove it -arrow A-.







2. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove convertible-top peg mount -3- downwards -arrow B-.

Removing A-pillar trim







1. Pull the A-pillar trim -1- inwards along the windscreen frame -2-.







2. Remove A-pillar trim -1- in upward direction.







Installing A-pillar trim







INFORMATION: Ensure that deformation element is seated correctly before installation.

1. Check metal clips -3- and replace if necessary.







2. Insert A-pillar trim -1- laterally (transition point to dashboard) on windscreen frame and click into place.







3. Position A-pillar trim -1- on windscreen frame -2- and clip into place.







Installing convertible-top peg mount







1. Place convertible-top peg mount -1- on windscreen frame from below -arrow A-, position it correctly and screw down hand-tight using the fastening screws -2-.







2. To position convertible-top peg mount, close convertible top or fit hardtop.
3. Move convertible-top peg mount as far as possible outwards (towards the centring journal) -arrow B- and screw down. Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
4. Position cap -3- from below -arrow C- and clip into place.

Subsequent work

1. Install sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor.
2. End service position. Refer to Convertible top service position.
3. Check gap dimensions for convertible top, adjust if necessary. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions

INFORMATION: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

4. Install hardtop. Refer to Removing and installing hardtop.

INFORMATION: Only for vehicles with hardtop.

5. Adjust hardtop. Refer to Adjusting hardtop.