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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing C-pillar trim, estate

In this manual: General body repairs, interior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal lever -80 - 200
Removal lever -80 - 200

Removing

Removing and installing C-pillar trim, estate
  • Remove D-pillar trim → Chapter.
  • Remove wheel housing trim → Chapter.
  • Only release luggage compartment side trim in area of C-pillar, D-pillar and rear side window. Do not remove it completely.
  • Unclip C-pillar trim -1- in area of retaining clips -2- from body mountings using removal lever -80 - 200-.
  • Unclip C-pillar trim from retaining clips -3-.
  • Remove C-pillar trim downwards -arrow-.

Installing

Note
  • Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Remove any retaining clips -2- left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in C-pillar trim for installation.
  • Following installation, ensure that the C-pillar trim is positioned in door seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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