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Removing and Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel



Removing And Installing C-pillar Trim Panel

Removing C-pillar trim panel

Removing seat belt rose







1. Unclip rose -1- with a plastic wedge -Arrow A-.
2. Pull rose -1- out of seat belt -2- -Arrow B-.

Removing C-pillar trim panel

INFORMATION: Only for vehicles with luggage mesh.

1. Disengage luggage mesh at top and fold to the rear.







2. Unclip cap -1- from C-pillar trim panel -2-.







3. Unscrew fastening screw -1-.
4. Pull out C- pillar trim panel -2- slightly at the top -Arrow A-.

INFORMATION: In order to reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the process must take place at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

5. Unclip C- pillar trim panel -2- with a plastic wedge and remove in direction of arrow -B, C-.







6. Pull off connector for interior light.
7. Check clamps -2-, and replace if necessary.

Installing C-pillar trim

Installing C-pillar trim panel







1. Push in connector for interior light -1-.







2. Insert C-pillar trim panel -2- in direction of arrow -A, B, C- and press in until the clamps engage.
3. Tighten fastening screw -1-.







4. Clip cap -1- into C-pillar trim panel -2-.

INFORMATION: Only for vehicles with luggage mesh.

5. Fold luggage mesh forwards and engage at the top.

Installing rose for seat belt







1. Pull seat belt -2- through the rose -1- -Arrow A-.
2. Press in the rose -1- until the locking tabs engage -Arrow B-.