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Rear Pillar Trim, Removal/Installation

Removal and installation of rear pillar trim

A. Sedan

Removal




1 Press off edge guardstrip in area of rear pillar trim with a plastic wedge.




2 Press the three plastic hooks out of holder from the outside with a plastic wedge.

Note: Do not press off trim from inside, since this could damage the plastic hooks.




3 First unclip trim along top and then pull out forward.


Installation

4 Install in reverse sequence.


B. Coupe

Remove




1 Push sealing strip in the area of the trim panel behind the trim panel by means of a plastic wedge.




2 Pull trim panel front rearwards towards the center of the vehicle and out of the two clips.




3 Lift trim panel rear upwards and out of the rear column and rear quarter panel.
4 Pull trim panel forward and out of the parcel shelf.


Install




5 Installation takes place in reverse order, ensure that the clips are properly seated in the recesses provided at the rear column.