Removing and Installing A-Pillar Trim Panel

Removing And Installing A-pillar Trim Panel

Technical values







Removing A-pillar trim panel

Removing A-pillar trim












1. Open cover -1- of A-pillar trim.
2. Unscrew the fastening screw -2- .







3. Loosen A-pillar trim.

INFORMATION: To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

3.1. Release fixing clips -3- .







3.2. Guide a plastic wedge into the joint between the A-pillar trim and front side panel trim.
3.3. Unclip A-pillar trim by turning the plastic wedge -A- .
3.4. Remove A-pillar trim in an upward direction -B- .

Installing A-pillar trim panel

INFORMATION:
- Check that all the fastening clips are positioned fully and correctly.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.
- Replace damaged or missing clips with new ones.







1. Guide A-pillar trim into the bracket -4- for the front side panel trim until it engages securely.







2. Clip in A-pillar trim.
2.1. Fit fixing clips -3- for the trim panel into the cut-out.
2.2. Clip in fixing clips -3- .







3. Screw in fastening screw -2-
- Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (3 ftlb.).

4. Clip cover -2- into place.