Unclip front C-pillar trim -1- from rear door seal trim. Detach rear section from trunk lid seal. Detach trim from clips -2-. Slide the C-pillar trim guides out of the upper luggage compartment trim and remove the trim from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Before installation, check all fastening elements for damage and replace if necessary.
After installing the cladding, make sure that the cladding fits into the door seal bezel.
Removal and installation of the top facing of a rack With (Combi)
Remove wheel arch trim on C-pillar from below. Partially remove the luggage compartment side trim so that the upper B-pillar trim can be detached. Unclip cover -1- of retainer -2-. Slide the C-pillar trim guides out of the luggage compartment upper trim and remove the trim from the top trim.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Before installation, check all fastening elements for damage and replace if necessary.
After installing the cladding, make sure that the cladding fits into the door seal bezel.
Removal and installation of facing of a wheel arch on a rack With
Note: For better clarity, the seat and armrest are not shown in the figure. Different trim versions for vehicles with side airbags -2-.
Remove the seat.
Vehicles with side airbags
Attention! Observe the general safety regulations when handling the pyrotechnic modules for airbags, seat belt pretensioners and the battery disconnector.
Remove the side airbag.
Further for all vehicles
Remove plastic rivet -4-. Unscrew plastic nut -3-. Detach the lining towards the inside of the passenger compartment.
Note: When removing the wheel arch trim, move the rear seat backrest to a comfortable working position.
Remove the B-pillar lower trim or raise the rear of it. Push wheel arch trim -1- or -2- from under lower B-pillar trim and remove.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Before installation, check all fastening elements for damage and replace if necessary. Make sure that both wheel arch blocks fit into the door seal bezel.
Vehicles with side airbags
Install the side airbag.
Removal and installation of facing of a wheel arch on a rack With (Combi)
Note: For better clarity, the seat and armrest are not shown in the illustration. Different trim versions for vehicles with side airbags -2-.
Remove the seat.
Vehicles with side airbags
Attention! Observe the general safety regulations when handling the pyrotechnic modules for airbags, seat belt pretensioners and the battery disconnector.
Remove the side airbag.
Further for all vehicles
Remove plastic rivet -4-. Unscrew plastic nut -3-. Detach the lining towards the inside of the passenger compartment.
Note: When removing the wheel arch trim, move the rear seat backrest to a comfortable working position.
Remove the B-pillar lower trim or raise its rear end. Push wheel arch trim -1- or -2- from under lower B-pillar trim and remove.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Before installation, check all fastening elements for damage and replace if necessary. Make sure that the wheel housing trim is engaged in the door seal bezel.
Vehicles with side airbags
Install the side airbag.