VW Polo 5 2014 Body Repairs Interior Eng

Service
Workshop Manual
Polo 2014 ➤
General body repairs, interior
Edition 07.2015
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
00 - Technical data
68 - Interior equipment
69 - Passenger protection
70 - Trim, insulation
72 - Seat frames
74 - Seat - padding, covers
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
Polo 2014 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2015
Contents
00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety measures when working with pyrotechnic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Additional safety regulations for belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Additional safety regulations for driver airbag and front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Additional safety instructions for curtain airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint system after
an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Accident without airbag triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.8 Checking seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.9 Checking belt webbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.10 Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.11 Visually inspecting belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.12 Checking operation of belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.13 Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.14 Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.15 Checking child seat anchors after an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
68 - Interior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Compartments/covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Removing and installing fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Removing and installing upper steering column trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Removing and installing lower steering column trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Removing and installing glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 Removing and installing sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Removing and installing roof grab handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Removing and installing drinks holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Removing and installing parking brake cover cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Removing and installing trim for operating and display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Removing and installing cover for centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.5 Removing and installing centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6 Removing and installing centre console bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 Front centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1 Removing and installing front centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1 Removing and installing interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Removing and installing retaining plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
69 - Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.2 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1.3 Removing and installing front belt end anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.4 Removing and installing belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
1.5 Removing and installing front belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1.6 Removing and installing rear belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2 Airbag control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2.1 Removing and installing airbag control unit J234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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3 Driver side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

3.1 Assembly overview - driver side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.2 Removing and installing airbag unit with igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.3 Removing and installing return spring with slip ring (coil connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4 Front passenger side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.1 Removing and installing front passenger side airbag unit with igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5 Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.1 Removing and installing front side airbag with igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.1 Removing and installing curtain airbag with igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7 Airbag crash sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.1 Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver side G179 / side airbag crash
sensor on front passenger side G180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.2 Removing and installing rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side G256 / rear side airbag
crash sensor on front passenger side G257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8 Seat belt verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.1 Removing and installing seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
70 - Trim, insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1 Front door trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.1 Removing and installing door trim at front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.2 Removing and installing mirror cover trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2 Rear door trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
2.1 Removing and installing rear door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
3 Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
3.1 Removing and installing mounting frame for radio/navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
3.2 Removing and installing centre dash panel compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
3.3 Removing and installing mounting for storage compartment in centre dash panel . . . . . . 105
3.4 Removing and installing dash panel end cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
3.5 Removing and installing dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
4 Dash panel central tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
4.1 Removing and installing dash panel central tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5 Interior trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5.1 Removing and installing sill panel moulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5.2 Removing and installing A-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
5.3 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
5.4 Removing and installing B-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
5.5 Releasing and securing C-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
5.6 Removing and installing C-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
5.7 Removing and installing side trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
5.8 Removing and installing wheel housing trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
6 Luggage compartment trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
6.1 Removing and installing lower rear lid trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
6.2 Removing and installing luggage compartment floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
6.4 Removing and installing rear shelf support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
6.5 Removing and installing support for variable luggage compartment floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
6.6 Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
7 Roof trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
7.1 Removing and installing roof end strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
7.2 Removing and installing moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
7.3 Mounting roof reinforcement on body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
72 - Seat frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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1 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

1.1 Removing and installing front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
1.2 Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
1.3 Removing and installing seat trim on sill side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
1.4 Removing and installing seat height adjustment operating lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1.5 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
1.6 Removing and installing mounting for drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
1.7 Removing and installing front backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
1.8 Removing and installing head restraint guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
2 Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
2.1 Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
2.3 Removing and installing head restraint guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
2.4 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
74 - Seat - padding, covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

1 Front seat covers and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
1.1 Removing and installing seat cover and seat cushion for seat pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
1.2 Removing and installing backrest cover and cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
2 Rear seat covers and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
2.1 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
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00 – Technical data
1 Safety information
(VRL008240; Edition 07.2015)
1. Safety information 1
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⇒ “1.1 Safety measures when working with pyrotechnic compo‐

nents”, page 2
⇒ “1.2 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt ten‐
sioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)”, page
3
⇒ “1.3 Additional safety regulations for belt tensioners”,
page 4
⇒ “1.4 Additional safety regulations for driver airbag and front
passenger airbag”, page 4
⇒ “1.5 Additional safety instructions for curtain airbag”,
page 5
⇒ “1.6 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical compo‐
nents of the restraint system after an accident”, page 5
⇒ “1.7 Accident without airbag triggering”, page 5
⇒ “1.8 Checking seat belts”, page 5
⇒ “1.9 Checking belt webbing”, page 6
⇒ “1.10 Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)”, page 7
⇒ “1.11 Visually inspecting belt buckle”, page 7
⇒ “1.12 Checking operation of belt buckle”, page 7
⇒ “1.13 Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates”, page 8
⇒ “1.14 Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an
accident”, page 8
⇒ “1.15 Checking child seat anchors after an accident”,
page 8
1.1 Safety measures when working with py‐

rotechnic components
WARNING
♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that

generates a gas during combustion. On some versions, a
separate compressed gas reservoir is available to gener‐
ate the gas.
♦ This compressed gas is stored under high pressure in a
compressed gas tank.
♦ Ignition of the pyrotechnic components is by means of an
electric/mechanical igniter.
♦ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be
performed by qualified personnel.
♦ For airbag units, there are no exchange intervals.
♦ Under no circumstances should checks be carried out with
a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
♦ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked in installed
state and with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
systems approved by the manufacturer.
♦ When working on pyrotechnic components and airbag
control unit - J234- , the battery earth strap must be dis‐
connected with the ignition switched on. Then cover neg‐
ative terminal.
♦ A waiting time of 10 seconds is necessary after discon‐
necting the battery.
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♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition SWITCH‐

ED ON. When doing this, there should be no-one inside
the vehicle. Exception: Vehicles with battery inside pas‐
senger compartment. In this case do not stay anywhere
near the effective range of the airbags and seat belts.
♦ Wash hands after coming into contact with triggered py‐
rotechnic components of restraint system.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired;
always use new parts (risk of injury).
♦ Pyrotechnic components which reveal damage must not
be installed.
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a
hard surface must not be installed.
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint
system, for example before separating an electrical con‐
nection, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge
himself/herself. Electrostatic discharge is achieved by
touching earthed metallic parts, such as the door striker
plate.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must be installed immediately
after they have been removed from their packaging.
♦ If work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component must be
stored back in its packaging.
♦ Leaving the pyrotechnic component unattended is pro‐
hibited.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with
grease, cleaning solution or similar.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐
peratures above 100°C even for short periods.
1.2 Storage, transportation and disposal of

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isola‐
tor units (pyrotechnic components)
WARNING
♦ Storage must comply with the relevant national legislation.

♦ Transportation is subject to national and international reg‐
ulations that govern packaging, marking, labelling and
freight documentation in detail.
♦ Untriggered pyrotechnic components must be disposed of
correctly in the original packaging in accordance with na‐
tional legislation. Contact your importer if in any doubt.
♦ Only completely ignited pyrotechnic components may be
disposed of through the commercial waste system.
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1.3 Additional safety regulations for belt ten‐

sioners
WARNING
♦ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.

♦ Belt tensioner units must be handled with extreme caution
during removal and installation. If handled incorrectly,
there is a high risk of injury and damage in relation to the
belt tensioner units.
♦ When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical
parts (including those of the 3-point seat belt) must be
properly attached. If connection of the belt tensioner unit
is hindered due to tight conditions, the belt strap must be
rolled up completely before connecting. In this case there
is no heightened risk of safety as long as the additional
safety instructions are heeded. Essentially this is aimed at
battery disconnection and electrostatic discharge of the
fitter prior to connection of the belt tensioner unit.
♦ Depending on the crash intensity, it is possible that the belt
tensioner was triggered but the belt force limiter did NOT
ignite. These parts are to be treated as unignited compo‐
nents!
1.4 Additional safety regulations for driver

airbag and front passenger airbag
WARNING
♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be

stored with padded side upwards.

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1.5 Additional safety instructions for curtain

airbag
WARNING
♦ Place removed curtain airbag modules in packaging or on

a clean, flat surface on a cover.
♦ Folding is acceptable as long as no damage is caused (in
particular to the protective sleeve).
♦ To prevent any potential damage during removal and in‐
stallation, curtain airbags must be handled with extreme
caution.
♦ Until the gas generator is screwed in place, always hold it
firmly by hand when handling (transportation, removal and
installation, etc.).
♦ Always renew damaged pillar trim; never repair.
♦ After bodywork repairs in vicinity of curtain airbag, check
body for weld spray droplets, deformations and areas of
chafing (compare with opposite side if necessary).
♦ If an ignited curtain airbag is renewed, the moulded head‐
liner, door seals with beading, curtain airbag guides, grab
handle brackets, trim on the A, B and C-pillars must also
generally be renewed. If damaged, (rear) interior reading
lights, roof grab handles and roof end strip must be re‐
newed.
1.6 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and

mechanical components of the restraint
system after an accident
The following components must be renewed following an accident
with airbag triggering:
♦ All triggered airbag units.
♦ Supports and retainer for front passenger module if front pas‐
senger airbag was triggered.
♦ Coil connector with slip ring, when driver airbag has triggered.
♦ All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners.
♦ In addition, the following must also be replaced if necessary
(visual check): all damaged components.
1.7 Accident without airbag triggering

♦ If airbag warning lamp - K75- does not indicate a fault, there
is no requirement to replace airbag components. The seat
belts should be checked separately.
1.8 Checking seat belts
WARNING
The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after

every accident! If damage is determined at any of the points to
be checked, customer must be informed regarding necessity
of changing belts.
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Check points:
♦ Check belt webbing
♦ Check inertia reel (locking mechanism)
♦ Visually inspect belt buckle
♦ Check operation of belt buckle
♦ Check belt guide fittings and latch plates
♦ Check securing parts and anchorage points
1.9 Checking belt webbing

– Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment
plate.
– Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a
mild soapy solution ⇒ Owner's Manual .

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• If either of the following illustrated damage examples (1 and

2) are found on accident vehicle - renew seat belt complete
with belt buckle and belt height adjustment.
• If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 is deter‐
mined on a vehicle which has not been involved in an accident,
it is sufficient to renew damaged belt only.
• Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
• Torn webbing loops on belt edge.
• Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.
• One edge of belt deformed or wavy.
1.10 Checking inertia reel (locking mecha‐

nism)
The inertia reel has two locking functions.
♦ The first locking function is triggered by the belt being jerked
out of reel (belt extraction acceleration).
Checking
– Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk.
• Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle.
• If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or retrac‐
ted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been al‐
tered.
• The second locking function is triggered by a change in vehicle
movement (vehicle-dependent locking function). Vehicle must
be moved over a flat level surface for this.
Checking
– Put on seat belt.
– Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency
braking with foot brake.
• If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during braking
procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the road test should be carried out on a

traffic-free stretch to ensure that other road users are not en‐
dangered.
1.11 Visually inspecting belt buckle

– Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips.
• If damaged, seat belt and belt buckle must be renewed.
1.12 Checking operation of belt buckle

Checking belt buckle:
– Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly. Check
whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling
firmly on belt webbing.
• If latch plate fails even once to engage properly in belt buckle
during at least 5 tests, renew seat belt and belt buckle.
Checking release mechanism:
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– Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle with finger

pressure.
– When belt is slack, latch plate must spring out of belt buckle
on its own.
• Carry out test at least 5 times. If latch plate fails even once to
spring out of buckle, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.
WARNING
Under no circumstances whatsoever may lubricant be used to

eliminate noise or stiffness in belt buckle buttons.
1.13 Checking belt guide fittings and latch

plates
Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after stress on
belt system (when belt was fastened during accident). (On the
other hand, wear caused by frequent belt use can be recognized
by smooth wear, free of lines).
– Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in plastic.
• If scoring and/or damage is determined, renew seat belt com‐
plete with belt latch.
1.14 Checking securing parts and anchorage

points after an accident
♦ Latch plate deformed (stretched)
♦ Height adjustment does not function
♦ Anchorage points (seat, pillars, vehicle floor) distorted or
thread damaged
• If damage is determined on these parts, renew seat belt com‐
plete with belt buckle.
• Renew anchorage points.
Note
In case of damage resulting not from an accident, but for example,

from wear, only the part which is actually damaged need be re‐
newed.
1.15 Checking child seat anchors after an ac‐

cident
♦ Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and defor‐
mation after an accident.
♦ Child seat anchors welded to body must not be repaired or
straightened.
♦ If child seat anchors bolted to body are damaged or deformed,
they must be renewed.

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68 – Interior equipment
1 Compartments/covers
⇒ “1.1 Removing and installing fuse box cover”, page 9
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing upper steering column trim”, page
9
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing lower steering column trim”, page
10
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing glove compartment”, page 11
1.1 Removing and installing fuse box cover

Removing
– Pull cover -1- out from fasteners in lower area -arrow A- and
remove from dash panel.
Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
1.2 Removing and installing upper steering

column trim
Removing
Note
It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel in order to re‐

move the upper steering column trim.
– Release locking lever of steering wheel adjustment.

– Pull steering column out and press downwards.
– Release gap cover -1- from mountings.
– Release upper part of steering column trim -2- from mountings
1. Compartments/covers 9
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– Remove upper part of steering column trim -1-.

Installing
1.3 Removing and installing lower steering

column trim
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Note
It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel in order to re‐

move the lower steering column trim.
– Remove upper steering column trim ⇒ page 9 .

– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (2.5 Nm).
10 Rep. gr.68 - Interior equipment

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– Remove bolt -1- (2.5 Nm).

– Release lower part of steering column trim -2- from mountings
Installing
1.4 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove dash panel end trim on front passenger side
⇒ page 107 .
– Unscrew 3 bolts -arrows- (1.5 Nm).
– Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- in glove compartment (1.5 Nm).
– Unscrew bolts -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Release glove compartment from dash panel.
– In vehicles with front passenger airbag deactivation, separate
connector from key operated switch to deactivate front pas‐
senger side airbag - E224- .
– In vehicles with tyre pressure monitor display, separate con‐
nector from tyre pressure monitor display button - E492- .
– In vehicles equipped with glove compartment cooling, discon‐
nect air conditioning duct from glove compartment.
1. Compartments/covers 11
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2 Equipment
⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing sun visor”, page 13
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing roof grab handle”, page 15
2.1 Removing and installing sun visor
Note
Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.
Removing
– Unclip cover cap -2- using a small screwdriver.
– Carefully pull sun visor bearing -1- out of mounting.
Caution
Hold sun visor. Allowing the sun visor to hang on the wiring
harness is not permitted!
2. Equipment 13
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– Remove adhesive tape (used to minimise noise) and carefully

disconnect connector -1- from sun visor -2- without pulling on
flat cable.
Installing
Note
Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if nec‐

essary.

– Mask off connector to sun visor with adhesive tape to minimise
noise.

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2.2 Removing and installing roof grab han‐

dle
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left front roof grab
handle. Follow same instructions for the remaining roof grab han‐
dles as appropriate.

♦ Release tool - T10517-
Removing
– Fold down grab handle -1- and open both cover caps.
– Press release tool - T10517- into both retaining clips to stop.
– Retaining clips are pressed together -arrows- and roof grab
handle -1- can be removed.
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Installing
– Clip grab handle into receptacles in roof and close both covers.

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3 Centre console
⇒ “3.1 Removing and installing drinks holder”, page 17
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing parking brake cover cap”,
page 18
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing trim for operating and display unit”,
page 19
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing cover for centre console”,
page 21
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing centre console”, page 22
⇒ “3.6 Removing and installing centre console bracket”,
page 28
3.1 Removing and installing drinks holder

Removing
– Open cup holder and unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Release cup holder -2- from centre console in lower area.
– Release cup holder from centre console in upper area.
3. Centre console 17
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Installing
3.2 Removing and installing parking brake

cover cap
♦ Wedges - T10383-

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Removing
– Release cover cap -1- from centre console with wedge -
T10383/1- .
Installing
3.3 Removing and installing trim for operat‐

ing and display unit
⇒ “3.3.1 Removing and installing trim for operating and display
unit, vehicles with Climatronic”, page 19
⇒ “3.3.2 Removing and installing trim for operating and display
unit, vehicles without Climatronic”, page 20
3.3.1 Removing and installing trim for operat‐

ing and display unit, vehicles with Cli‐
matronic
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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Removing
– Remove mounting frame for radio/navigation system
⇒ page 103 .
– Release trim for operating and display unit -1- from fasteners
using removal wedge - 3409- .
Installing
3.3.2 Removing and installing trim for operat‐

ing and display unit, vehicles without Cli‐
matronic
Removing
⇒ page 103 .

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– Release trim for operating and display unit -1- from fasteners
Installing
3.4 Removing and installing cover for centre

console
Removing
– Release gear lever gaiter or selector cover from mountings ⇒
Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Assembly overview – gear
knob and cover .
⇒ page 103 .
– Remove trim for operating and display unit ⇒ page 19 .
– Remove bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm).
– Push down tabs -3-.
– Detach cover from centre console by moving in direction of
rear bench seat.
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Installing
3.5 Removing and installing centre console

⇒ “3.5.1 Removing and installing centre console, centre console
without armrest”, page 22
⇒ “3.5.2 Removing and installing centre console, centre console
with armrest”, page 25
3.5.1 Removing and installing centre console,

centre console without armrest

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Removing
knob and cover .
– Remove parking brake lever trim ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr.
46 ; Parking brake; Assembly overview - parking brake lever .
– Remove hand brake cover ⇒ page 18 .
⇒ page 103 .
– Remove centre console cover ⇒ page 21 .
– Release cup holder -1- from centre console with removal
wedge - 3409- .
Note
A storage compartment may be installed as an alternative to the

cup holder.
– Unscrew lateral bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm).

– Unscrew bolts -3- (1.5 Nm).
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– Release lateral Velcro straps -1-.
– Swing centre console -1- upwards -arrow- and, depending on

vehicle equipment, separate wiring harnesses.

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3.5.2 Removing and installing centre console,

centre console with armrest
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Removing
knob and cover .
⇒ page 103 .
– Removing rear cup holder ⇒ page 17 .
– Removing arm rest ⇒ page 30 .
– Remove cover -1- from centre console.
– Unscrew lateral bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm).

– Unscrew bolts -3- (1.5 Nm).

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– Release lateral Velcro straps -1-.
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– Unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Swing centre console -1- upwards -arrow- and, depending on

vehicle equipment, separate wiring harnesses.
Installing
3.6 Removing and installing centre console

bracket

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Removing
– Removing centre console with arm rest ⇒ page 25 .
– Unscrew 4 bolts -arrows- (9 Nm).
– Remove support -1-.
Installing
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4 Front centre armrest

⇒ “4.1 Removing and installing front centre armrest”, page 30
4.1 Removing and installing front centre

armrest
Removing
– Removing rear cup holder ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove nut -1- (20 Nm) and remove arm rest.
Installing

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5 Interior mirror
⇒ “5.1 Removing and installing interior mirror”, page 31
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing retaining plate”, page 33
5.1 Removing and installing interior mirror

⇒ “5.1.1 Removing and installing manually operated anti-dazzle
interior mirror”, page 31
⇒ “5.1.2 Removing and installing interior mirror, interior mirror with
rain and light sensor G397 ”, page 32
5.1.1 Removing and installing manually oper‐

ated anti-dazzle interior mirror
Removing
– Turn interior mirror -1- anti-clockwise through 90° -arrow- and
release it from adhesive plate -2-.
Installing
5. Interior mirror 31
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5.1.2 Removing and installing interior mirror,

interior mirror with rain and light sensor
- G397-
Removing
– Carefully unclip cable cover -2-.
– Carefully detach trim -4- from mirror base.
– Turn mirror -3- by 20° in anti-clockwise direction.
– Remove mirror -3- from mirror base -5-.
– Pull connector -1- off mirror -3-.
Installing
– Connect connector -1- to mirror -3-.
– Fit mirror -3- turned by 20° in anti-clockwise direction onto
mirror base -5-.

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– Ensure parallel alignment of mirror, and turn it in clockwise

direction until it engages audibly.
– Attach trim -4-.
– Attach cable cover -2-.
5.2 Removing and installing retaining plate

⇒ “5.2.1 Removing and installing retaining plate, manually ad‐
justable interior mirror”, page 33
⇒ “5.2.2 Removing and installing retaining plate, interior mirror
with rain and light sensor G397 ”, page 35
5.2.1 Removing and installing retaining plate,

manually adjustable interior mirror
Materials
♦ Glass-metal adhesive kit “D 000 703 A1” (standard interior
mirror)
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♦ Glass scraper (commercially available) -1-
♦ Blade (commercially available) -2-

Bonding
– Remove retaining plate from mirror base.
– Remove PUR adhesive sealant from retaining plate using a
wire brush.
– Grind off the three spacer protrusions on bonding surface. To
do this, use sandpaper (360/400 grain) laid on flat surface.
– Keep sanded surface clean and free of grease.
– Scrape down PUR adhesive sealant and glass/paint primer
down to ceramic layer on windscreen using glass scraper.
– Clean bonding area with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or
cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
WARNING
Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain per‐

manently visible.
– Cut nylon mesh fabric exactly to size of retaining plate.
Note
Wear hand protection (rubber gloves).
– Apply adhesive evenly to retaining plate.

– Place nylon mesh fabric on retaining plate.
– Dab nylon mesh fabric with tube while applying further adhe‐
sive.
Only 30 seconds are available from laying nylon mesh fabric on
adhesive to pressing plate onto windscreen.
– Press retaining plate (do not use force) against windscreen for
15 seconds.
– Remove excess adhesive with a cloth.
Note
Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.

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5.2.2 Removing and installing retaining plate,

interior mirror with rain and light sensor
- G397-
Note
♦ A retaining plate for the interior mirror, which was detached by

the windscreen, must be reinstalled using repair procedure
described.
♦ A new windscreen and new retaining plate is not required.
Preparing windscreen
– All adhesive and primer residue must be removed from the
ceramic pre-coating.
– Clean adhesive surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
– Adhere to flash-off period of at least 10 minutes.
– Apply glass/paint primer D 009 200 02.
– Flash-off period up to bonding: minimum of 10 minutes to
maximum of 1 hour.
Preparing detached or new retaining plate
– Mechanically remove adhesive remains (applies only for a
mirror base which has become detached).
– Prepare adhesive surface by sanding down with wet fine em‐
ery paper (800-1200 grade) until water does not run off surface
to be bonded.
– Then clean with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
Bonding retaining plate
– Apply 2K polyurethane adhesive D 180 KD2 A1 directly to
prepared and cleaned retaining plate bonding surface.
– Adhesive bead diameter: Approx. 2.5 … 3 mm.
– Press retaining plate into position on prepared windscreen im‐
mediately after applying adhesive.
– Align retaining plate in position on ceramic pre-coat surface
and secure with adhesive tape.
Cleaning and removing excessive adhesive
– Carefully remove adhesive tape 0.5...1 hour after attaching
retaining plate.
– Remove excessive and still soft adhesive from around mirror
base using a spatula.
– Moisten a cloth or a primer applicator with cleaning solution
and then remove all excessive adhesive thoroughly.
Installing rain sensor and mirror
– Mirror can be fitted 2.5 hours after attaching retaining plate.
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69 – Passenger protection
1 Seat belts
⇒ “1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt”,
page 36
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt”,
page 41
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing front belt end anchor”,
page 44
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing belt height adjustment”,
page 46
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing front belt buckle”, page 48
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing rear belt buckle”, page 50
1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point

seat belt
⇒ “1.1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door
models”, page 36
⇒ “1.1.2 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 4-door
models”, page 38
1.1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point

seat belt, 2-door models
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
WARNING
♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 2
♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners
⇒ page 4 .
36 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection

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– Switch ignition on.

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 186 .
– Release sill panel moulding from fasteners in sill at transition
to side panel.
– Remove side trim panel ⇒ page 143 .
– Releasing upper B-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ page 129 .
– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from
belt height adjuster.
– Pull belt guide -1- out of tab -2-.

– Thread belt -3- out of belt guide.
WARNING
When installing, belt guide -1- must audibly engage in tab -2-!
WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostati‐
cally discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter
and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the car
body or striker plate of the door.
– Separate connector from belt inertia reel.

– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -2- from
B-pillar.
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– Unscrew bolt -2- (20 Nm) and pull belt loop off belt anchor rail
-1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
– Connect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
1.1.2 Removing and installing front 3-point

seat belt, 4-door models
Note

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Removing
WARNING

♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners
⇒ page 4 .

– Removing B-pillar trims (4-door models) ⇒ page 133 .
– Unclip sill panel moulding upwards from front side member.
– Unclip sill panel moulding until bolt from inertia belt reel is ac‐
cessible.
– Pull belt guide -1- out of tab -2-.

– Thread belt -3- out of belt guide.
WARNING
When installing, belt guide -1- must audibly engage in tab -2-!
1. Seat belts 39
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WARNING

of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostati‐
cally discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter
and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the car
body or striker plate of the door.
– Separate connector from belt inertia reel.

– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -2- from
B-pillar.

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– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor -2- from
body.
Installing
1.2 Removing and installing rear three-point

seat belt
⇒ “1.2.1 Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt,
4-door models”, page 41
⇒ “1.2.2 Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt,
2-door models”, page 42
⇒ “1.2.3 Removing and installing rear middle three-point seat
belt”, page 43
1.2.1 Removing and installing rear outer

three-point seat belt, 4-door models
Note

Removing
– Remove roof end strip ⇒ page 156 .
– Removing lock carrier cover ⇒ page 150 .
– Remove backrest ⇒ page 186 .
– Remove wheel housing trim ⇒ page 145 .
– Removing side support for luggage compartment cover
⇒ page 151 .
– Removing C-pillar trims (4-door models) ⇒ page 141 .
1. Seat belts 41
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– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from
body.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and release belt inertia reel -2- from
mounting.
Installing
1.2.2 Removing and installing rear outer

three-point seat belt, 2-door models
Note

Removing
to side panel.

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⇒ page 151 .
– Removing C-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ page 139 .
– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from
body.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and release belt inertia reel -2- from
mounting.
Installing
1.2.3 Removing and installing rear middle

three-point seat belt
Removing
– Removing backrest cover and padding ⇒ page 201 .
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– Unscrew hexagon nut -1- (40 Nm) and pull belt inertia reel
-2- from stud.
– Thread belt buckle and belt guide through cross member -3-.
Installing
1.3 Removing and installing front belt end

anchor
Note

Removing
– Remove sill panel moulding (2-door models) ⇒ page 123 .
– Remove bolts -1- and -4-
– Remove washer -3- and belt anchor rail -2- then pull belt loop
off belt anchor rail.

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Installing
Tightening torques:
1. Seat belts 45
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1.4 Removing and installing belt height ad‐

justment
⇒ “1.4.1 Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 2-door
models”, page 46
⇒ “1.4.2 Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 4-door
models”, page 47
1.4.1 Removing and installing belt height ad‐

juster, 2-door models
Note

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Removing
to side panel.
– Release B-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ page 129 .
– Remove bolt -1- (20 Nm) and remove belt height adjuster -2-
from mountings in support bracket.
Installing
1.4.2 Removing and installing belt height ad‐

juster, 4-door models
Note
1. Seat belts 47
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Removing
– Releasing upper B-pillar trims from mountings (4-door models)
⇒ page 130 .
– Remove bolt -1- (20 Nm) and remove belt height adjuster -2-
from mountings in support bracket.
Installing
1.5 Removing and installing front belt buck‐

le
Note
Removal and installation is described for left side of vehicle. Fol‐

low same instructions for removal and installation of belt buckle
on right side as appropriate.

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Removing
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 167 .
– Remove connector -1- from connector point beneath seat.
– Unclip wiring harness fasteners -arrows- from seat frame.
– Remove bolt -2- (40 Nm).
Note
♦ The bolt is microencapsulated and must be renewed each time it is loosened.

♦ Before a new bolt is installed, the thread of the corresponding nut must be cleaned.
1. Seat belts 49
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Installing
1.6 Removing and installing rear belt buckle

Removing

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Vehicles with continuous rear seat backrest:

– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove double belt buckle -2-.
Vehicles with split rear seat backrest:
– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove double belt buckle -2-.
Installing
1. Seat belts 51
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2 Airbag control unit

⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing airbag control unit J234 ”,
page 52
2.1 Removing and installing airbag control

unit - J234-
WARNING
When working on airbag control unit - J234- , observe the gen‐

eral safety regulations for work on airbag, belt tensioner and
battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒ page 2 .

Removing
– Remove centre console:
♦ Without arm rest ⇒ page 22 .
♦ With arm rest ⇒ page 25 .
– From front passenger side footwell, release connector locking
mechanism -1-.
– Separate connector from control unit.

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– Unscrew 3 nuts -1- (9 Nm).
Note
For reasons of clarity, some surrounding components are not or

only partly shown in the illustration.
– Remove control unit from vehicle.

Installing
WARNING
Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

2. Airbag control unit 53

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3 Driver side airbag

⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - driver side airbag”, page 54
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing airbag unit with igniter”,
page 55
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing return spring with slip ring (coil
connector)”, page 62
3.1 Assembly overview - driver side airbag
1 - Locking spring
❑ Depends on equipment
level, does not apply to
“GTI” or “BlueGT” cars
❑ To release use a com‐
mercially available pin
punch with a shaft diam‐
eter of 5 or 6 mm
2 - Steering column combina‐
tion switch - E595-
❑ Combined with airbag
coil connector and re‐
turn ring with slip ring -
F138-
❑ Assembly overview ⇒
Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 94 ; Steering column
switch module; Assem‐
bly overview - steering
column switch module .
3 - Steering wheel without mul‐
tifunction button
❑ Equipment version
❑ Assembly overview ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ;
Steering wheel, Assem‐
bly overview - steering
wheel .
4 - Wiring harness without
wires for multifunction button
❑ For driver side airbag ig‐
niter - N95-
❑ Press into recesses in
steering wheel to secure
it.
5 - Driver side airbag
❑ With driver side airbag igniter - N95- .
WARNING
Observe safety instruc‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 2 .
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55

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6 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering wheel; Assembly overview -
steering wheel
7 - Steering wheel with multifunction button
❑ Equipment version
❑ Assembly overview ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering wheel, Assembly overview
- steering wheel .
8 - Wiring harness with wires for multifunction button
❑ For driver side airbag igniter - N95-
❑ Press into recesses in steering wheel to secure it.
9 - Driver side airbag
❑ With driver side airbag igniter - N95- .
WARNING
Observe safety instruc‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 2 .
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55

10 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering wheel; Assembly overview -
steering wheel
3.2 Removing and installing airbag unit with

igniter
⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and installing airbag unit with igniter”,
page 55
3.2.1 Removing and installing airbag unit with

igniter
Removing, all vehicles except “GTI” and “BlueGT”
WARNING

♦ Observe the special instructions for driver and front pas‐
senger airbags ⇒ page 4 .

– Move steering wheel to lowest position.
– Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger com‐
partment.
• Steering wheel position: “straight ahead”
– Turn steering wheel by approx. 100° towards right.
3. Driver side airbag 55

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– Make sure that the round closed recess -3- in the base of the
steering wheel -2- is in the highest position above steering
column trim -1-.
Note
The closed recess in the base of the steering wheel is one of two
breaking points for removing the driver side airbag.
For the steps below a commercially available pin punch with a

shaft diameter of 5 or 6 mm is required.
– Mask off the end of the pin punch handle with commercially
available adhesive tape to prevent the dash panel insert and
steering column switch trim from being scratched.
– Position pin punch parallel to steering column axis, and pierce
through breaking point at base of steering wheel.
– Insert pin punch into base of steering wheel as far as stop, and
pull it back by 1 to 2 mm.
Caution
Never push the pin punch downwards. Risk of damage.
– Pull pin punch -2- upwards “in a fast motion”.

– This will move the coil of spring -3- towards the centre of the
steering wheel -arrow A-.
– At the same time the right arm of the spring moves outwards
-arrow B-.
As a result, the driver airbag -1- is released from the catch on the
left side of the steering wheel.

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– Turn steering wheel back to “straight ahead” position.

– Turn steering wheel by approx. 100° towards left.
– Make sure that the round closed recess -3- in the base of the
steering wheel -2- is in the highest position above steering
column trim -1-.
– Use the pin punch to pierce through the breaking point as de‐
scribed, and insert it into the base of the steering wheel as far
as stop.
– Pull pin punch back by 1 to 2 mm
Caution
Never push the pin punch downwards. Risk of damage.
– Slightly press with one hand on the horn symbol on the side
of the steering wheel which has already been released.

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This is necessary to prevent the airbag from being jammed in the

steering wheel.
– Pull pin punch -2- upwards “in a fast motion”.
– This will move the coil of spring -3- towards the centre of the
steering wheel -arrow A-.
– At the same time the outer arms of the spring move outwards
-arrows B-.
As a result, the driver airbag -1- is released from the catches in
the steering wheel.
– Turn steering wheel back to “straight ahead” position.

– Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.
WARNING

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the car body or
striker plate of the door.

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– Release connector lock -3- in -direction of arrow-, and pull off

airbag connector -2-.
– On vehicles with multifunction steering wheel, pull off connec‐
tor -1- in -direction of arrow-.
Installing, all vehicles except “GTI” and “BlueGT”

– On vehicles with multifunction steering wheel, connect the re‐
spective connector to the connector coupling.
– Connect airbag connector to connector coupling, and press in
connector lock.
The airbag connector must audibly engage.
– Press airbag unit into steering wheel.
– Ensure that airbag unit is properly engaged in steering wheel.
– Switch on ignition.
WARNING

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Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .
Removing, only “GTI” and “BlueGT”
Note
The screwdriver mentioned in the following activities should be

about 120 mm long and have a blade width of about 7 mm.
WARNING


Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Move steering wheel to lowest position.
– Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger com‐
partment.
– Turn steering wheel 90° to the left.
– Insert a screwdriver into hole in back of steering wheel to stop
(approx. 18 mm) at left edge of opening.
– Pull screwdriver upwards -arrow-.
This action releases airbag unit fastener on right side of steering
wheel.
– Turn steering wheel 180° and release airbag unit fastener on
left side of steering wheel as described.

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– Turn steering wheel back through 90° to middle position.

– Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.
WARNING

– Release connector locking device -in direction of arrow- and

pull airbag connector -1- off.

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Removing, only “GTI” and “BlueGT”

– Insert airbag connector into plug-in connector. The airbag
connector must audibly engage.
– Press airbag unit into steering wheel.
– Check that airbag unit is engaged on left and right sides in
steering wheel.
WARNING
– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
3.3 Removing and installing return spring

with slip ring (coil connector)
By virtue of its design, the airbag coil connector and return spring
with slip ring - F138- is part of the steering column switch.

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⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Steering column switch module;

Removing and installing steering column combination switch .

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4 Front passenger side airbag

⇒ “4.1 Removing and installing front passenger side airbag unit
with igniter”, page 64
4.1 Removing and installing front passenger

side airbag unit with igniter
Removing
WARNING


– Remove dash panel end trim on front passenger side

⇒ page 107 .
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 11 .
– Remove right vent.
Note
The following procedure applies to the left vent. The removal of

the right vent is identical (mirror image of left vent).
– Push vent grille -1- in -direction of arrow A-.

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– Grasp lower frame by hand, and pull vent -1- out of dash panel
-arrow B-.
WARNING

– Disconnect wiring harness from front passenger airbag.

– Unbolt the 3 bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (9 Nm).
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– Release locking mechanisms -1-, -arrows- and on side in area

of side vents on front passenger side.
– Remove front passenger airbag -2- from dash panel.

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– Install front passenger airbag with cap in dash panel.
– Screw in bolt -3- (9 Nm).
– Install outer bolts -1- and -2- (9 Nm).
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– Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐

moval.
WARNING


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5 Side airbags
⇒ “5.1 Removing and installing front side airbag with igniter”, page
69
5.1 Removing and installing front side air‐

bag with igniter
⇒ “5.1.1 Removing and installing front side airbag with igniter,
vehicles without curtain airbag”, page 69
⇒ “5.1.2 Removing and installing front side airbag with igniter,
vehicles with curtain airbag”, page 70
5.1.1 Removing and installing front side air‐

bag with igniter, vehicles without curtain
airbag
Note

Removing
WARNING
Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 2
– Detach the cover and padding from the backrest of the front
seat so that the side airbag can be removed and installed
⇒ page 196 .
– Remove side airbag from mountings in backrest frame.
5. Side airbags 69
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Installing
WARNING


bag with igniter, vehicles with curtain
airbag
Note

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Removing
WARNING

ponents) ⇒ page 2
– Detach the cover and padding from the backrest of the front
seat so that the side airbag can be removed and installed
⇒ page 196 .
– Remove side airbag from backrest frame.
5. Side airbags 71
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WARNING


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6 Curtain airbags
⇒ “6.1 Removing and installing curtain airbag with igniter”,
page 73
6.1 Removing and installing curtain airbag

with igniter
Note


Removing
WARNING

♦ Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag mod‐
ules ⇒ page 5 .

– Remove moulded headliner:
♦ 4-door models ⇒ page 160
WARNING

– Release connector locking device and pull connector off cur‐

tain airbag.
6. Curtain airbags 73
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– Position straight O-ring pliers into clip openings -1-.

– Compress pliers and carefully release clip from opening in
body.
– Release clips -arrows- from body as described, starting from
front.
WARNING
If one of the clips is damaged on removal, the curtain airbag

must be renewed!

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– Release clips -1- from body above C-pillar.
– Remove gas generator -1- from mountings in body.

Installing
WARNING

6. Curtain airbags 75
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7 Airbag crash sensors

⇒ “7.1 Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver
side G179 / side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side
G180 ”, page 76
⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing rear side airbag crash sensor on
driver side G256 / rear side airbag crash sensor on front passen‐
ger side G257 ”, page 81
7.1 Removing and installing side airbag

crash sensor on driver side - G179- /
side airbag crash sensor on front pas‐
senger side - G180-
⇒ “7.1.1 Removing and installing front side airbag crash sensor
G179 / G180 , 2-door models”, page 76
⇒ “7.1.2 Removing and installing front side airbag crash sensor
G179 / G180 , 4-door models”, page 78

bag crash sensor -G179- / -G180- , 2-
door models
Note
Side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G179- is located on door

assembly carrier.
Removing
WARNING

ponents) ⇒ page 2

– Removing door trim ⇒ page 86 .
– Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector
-2- from side airbag crash sensor for driver side - G179- -1-.
– Drill out pop rivet -3-.
– Drill out pop rivet -4-.

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– Attach side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- with pop
rivet -4- to assembly carrier using pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- .
– Secure side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- with pop
rivet -3- to assembly carrier as described.
– Fit connector -2- to side airbag crash sensor on driver side -
G179- -1-.
7. Airbag crash sensors 77

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moval.
WARNING


bag crash sensor -G179- / -G180- , 4-
door models
Note
Side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G179- is located on door

assembly carrier.

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WARNING

ponents) ⇒ page 2
Removing
– Removing door trim ⇒ page 91 .
– Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector
-2- from side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G179- -1-
-arrow-.
– Remove bolts -3- (1 Nm).

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WARNING


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7.2 Removing and installing rear side airbag

crash sensor on driver side - G256- /
rear side airbag crash sensor on front
passenger side - G257-
Note
Rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G256- is located in

front of rear wheel housing on driver side.

Removing
WARNING

ponents) ⇒ page 2

Vehicles with 4 doors:
– Fold bench seat forwards.
– Fold backrest forwards.
Vehicles with 2 doors:
to side panel trim and remove side panel trim ⇒ page 143 .
For all vehicles:
– Release connector locking device and pull connector -2- off
crash sensor -1-.

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WARNING


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8 Seat belt verification

⇒ “8.1 Removing and installing seat occupied sensor, front pas‐
senger side G128 ”, page 83
8.1 Removing and installing seat occupied

sensor, front passenger side - G128-
WARNING
If the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- is

renewed, the front seat cushion padding must also always be
renewed ⇒ page 193 !
Removing
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 48 .
– Removing seat trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 171 .
– Remove seat trim on sill side:
♦ Seat without height adjustment ⇒ page 172 .
♦ Seat with height adjustment ⇒ page 174 .
– Removing mounting for drawer, if fitted ⇒ page 179 .
– Remove backrest:
♦ 4-door models ⇒ page 181 .
– Removing cover and padding, front seat cushion
⇒ page 193 .
WARNING
Seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- -1- is bon‐

ded firmly to seat padding. Isolated removal and installation
are not permissible; the sensor must always be renewed with
the seat padding.
8. Seat belt verification 83

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Installing
– Push wiring harness into recess -arrow- in padding.
– Align sensor -1- to positioning aid of padding.
Caution
You must ensure that the distance of the sensor to the posi‐
tioning aids remains constant.
– Hold aligned sensor with right hand, pull films -2- and -3- off
and bond sensor onto padding.

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– Connect the wiring harness to the vehicle electrics.

Installation of the other components is carried out in reverse order
of removal.
– After installation, carry out a function check with ignition
switched on.
8. Seat belt verification 85

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70 – Trim, insulation
1 Front door trims
⇒ “1.1 Removing and installing door trim at front”, page 86
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing mirror cover trim”, page 95
1.1 Removing and installing door trim at

front
⇒ “1.1.1 Removing and installing front door trim, 2-door models”,
page 86
⇒ “1.1.2 Removing and installing front door trim, 4-door models”,
page 91
1.1.1 Removing and installing front door trim,

2-door models
Note

♦ Wedges - T10383-
Removing
– Remove bolt -1- on underside (4.5 Nm).
86 Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation

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– Models with manual adjustment of exterior mirror, unclip trim

-1- from door trim using wedge - T10383/1- .
1. Front door trims 87

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– Models with electric adjustment of exterior mirror, unclip trim

-1- from door trim using wedge - T10383/1- and disconnect
connector.
Caution
When the door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening

elements may be damaged. To avoid this, always follow the
specified order and positions of clips when removing the door
trim.
– Release door trim from clips in -specified sequence-. Use

wedges - T10383- to do this.

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– Swivel rear area of door trim panel upwards slightly.

– Pull door trim panel out of window slot.
– Now unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on
inside of door trim.
– Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness‐
es from door trim.
Installing
Note

essary.

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Caution
Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms

of all clips are in -position 1-.
It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips
are in -position 2-!
Note
♦ When fitting door trim panel, first slide hook (front section of
door trim panel) under front trim panel cover.
♦ Then push door trim panel into window slot seal and press into
clips, working from top to bottom.

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1.1.2 Removing and installing front door trim,

4-door models
Note


♦ Wedges - T10383-
Removing
– Unclip cover cap -2- and unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm).

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– Unclip trim -1- out of door trim using wedge - T10383/1- .

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Caution

trim.


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– Swivel rear area of door trim panel upwards slightly.

– Pull door trim panel out of window slot.
– Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring connec‐
tors from door trim.
Installing
Note

essary.
Caution


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Note
♦ When fitting door trim panel, first slide hook (front section of
door trim panel) under front trim panel cover.
♦ Then push door trim panel into window slot seal and press into
clips, working from top to bottom.
1.2 Removing and installing mirror cover

trim
Note
Removal and installation on the right side of the vehicle are sim‐
ilar.

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Removing
– Removing door trim.
♦ Vehicles with 4 doors: ⇒ page 91
♦ Vehicles with 2 doors: ⇒ page 86
– In vehicles with manual mirror adjustment, pull cover -1- out

of mountings in inner door panel.
– In vehicles with electric mirror adjustment, pull cover -2- out of
mountings in inner door panel.

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Installing
Note

essary.

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2 Rear door trims

⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing rear door trim”, page 98
2.1 Removing and installing rear door trim
Note


♦ Wedges - T10383-
Removing
– Unclip trim -1- out of door trim using wedge - T10383/1- .

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2. Rear door trims 99

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– In vehicles with window winder, slide spacer ring -1- in

-direction of arrow- and pull window winder from drive.
Caution

trim.


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– Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot.

– Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness‐
es from door trim.
Installing
Note
Before installing, check clips for damage and renew if necessary.
Caution

2. Rear door trims 101

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In vehicles with manual window regulators, window regulator in‐

stallation position -1- runs parallel to door pull -2- when window
is closed.
Deviation between window winders must be no more than 6°.

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3 Dash panel
⇒ “3.1 Removing and installing mounting frame for radio/naviga‐
tion system”, page 103
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing centre dash panel compartment”,
page 103
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing mounting for storage compart‐
ment in centre dash panel”, page 105
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing dash panel end cover”,
page 107
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing dash panel”, page 108
3.1 Removing and installing mounting frame

for radio/navigation system
Removing
– Release mounting frame for radio/navigation system -1- from
fasteners using removal wedge - 3409- .
Installing
3.2 Removing and installing centre dash

panel compartment
3. Dash panel 103

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Removing
⇒ page 103 .
– If fitted, remove radio ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio;
Removing and installing radio .
– In vehicles without radio, release cover -1- from fasteners with
removal wedge - 3409- .
– Remove the four bolts -2- (1.5 Nm).

– Pull storage compartment -1- out of dash panel.

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Installing
3.3 Removing and installing mounting for

storage compartment in centre dash
panel
3. Dash panel 105

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Removing
⇒ page 103 .
– If fitted, remove radio or radio/navigation system ⇒ Commu‐
nication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio; Removing and installing radio /
⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Navigation system; Overview
of fitting locations - navigation system .
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
– Remove heating regulation and air conditioning system “Cli‐
matic” ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Operating
and display unit; Removing and installing operating and dis‐
play unit .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒
Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Operating and display
unit; Removing and installing operating and display unit .
Vehicles without air conditioning system
– Remove controls for fresh and heated air ⇒ Heating, air con‐
ditioning; Rep. gr. 80 ; Operating and display unit; Removing
and installing operating and display unit .
– Remove centre dash panel compartment ⇒ page 103 .
– Release mounting bracket for storage compartment -1- from

dash panel.
Installing

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3.4 Removing and installing dash panel end

cover
Removing
– Prise cover on right side of dash panel -1- out of fasteners
– Prise cover on left side of dash panel -2- out of fasteners using
removal wedge - 3409- .
3. Dash panel 107

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Removing
knob and cover .
⇒ page 103 .
– Removing rear cup holder in vehicles with arm rest
⇒ page 17 .
– Removing arm rest if fitted ⇒ page 30 .
– Remove centre console:
♦ Without armrest ⇒ page 22 .
♦ With armrest ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove driver airbag unit ⇒ page 55 .
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering wheel; Removing and installing steering
wheel .
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ page 10 .
– Remove steering column switch ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
94 ; Steering column switch module; Removing and installing
steering column combination switch .
– Remove dash panel insert ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 90 ;
Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert
- KX2- .
– Remove light switch - E1- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Controls; Removing and installing rotary light switch - EX1- .
– Removing fuse box cover ⇒ page 9 .
– Remove dash panel end trim ⇒ page 107 .
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 11 .
– Remove front passenger airbag unit ⇒ page 64 .
– If fitted, remove telephone bracket ⇒ Communication; Rep.
gr. 91 ; Telephone system; Removing and installing telephone
bracket - R126- .
– If fitted, remove radio (⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio;
Removing and installing radio or radio/navigation system (⇒
Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Navigation system; Overview
of fitting locations - navigation system ).
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
– Remove heating regulation and air conditioning system “Cli‐
matic” ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Operating
and display unit; Removing and installing operating and dis‐
play unit .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒
3. Dash panel 109

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Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Operating and display

unit; Removing and installing operating and display unit .
– Remove sunlight penetration photosensor - G107- or sunlight
penetration photosensor 2 - G134- ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing; Rep. gr. 87 ; Other control components; Removing and
installing sunlight penetration photosensor - G107- .
– Disconnect wiring harnesses from left vent temperature send‐
er - G150- and right vent temperature sender - G151- ⇒
Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Other control compo‐
nents; Removing and installing left vent temperature sender -
G150- .
Vehicles without air conditioning system
– Remove controls for fresh and heated air ⇒ Heating, air con‐
ditioning; Rep. gr. 80 ; Operating and display unit; Removing
and installing operating and display unit .
All vehicles
– Remove centre dash panel storage compartment in vehicles
without radio or radio/navigation system ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove centre dash panel storage compartment
⇒ page 105 .
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 125 .
– Remove fuse holder on left under dash panel insert ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse holders,
electronic boxes .
– Remove left footwell light - W9- and right footwell light - W10-
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Removing and
installing footwell light -W9- / -W10- .
– Unclip diagnosis connector in footwell on driver side.
– Pull connectors off switches -1- depending on vehicle equip‐
ment.

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– Pull dash panel out of mountings in area of transition to wind‐
screen.
– Press locking hooks -arrows- together and slide headlight

range control regulator - E102- and switch and instrument il‐
lumination regulator - E20- -1- out of dash panel in direction of
travel.
– Detach cable retainer of left footwell light - W10- from dash
panel.
– Remove dash panel -1- from vehicle with the aid of a second
mechanic.
3. Dash panel 113

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Installing
Note
If the dash panel is being fitted in the vehicle, ensure the fuse
holder is installed in the correct position.

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4 Dash panel central tube

⇒ “4.1 Removing and installing dash panel central tube”,
page 115
4.1 Removing and installing dash panel

central tube
Removing
– Remove dash panel ⇒ page 108 .
– Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Removing and installing footwell
vent on driver side .
– Separate steering column from cross member ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Assembly
overview - steering column .
– Remove wiper arms ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Wind‐
screen wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms .
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Plenum chamber bulkhead; Removing and
installing plenum chamber cover .
– Loosen wiper frame with linkages and wiper motor ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper system; Assembly
overview - windscreen wiper system .
4. Dash panel central tube 115

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– Unscrew bolt -1- (20 Nm) in plenum chamber on driver side.
– Lever out the two spreader pins -3- upwards.

– Pull out both spreader rivets -2- and -4-.
– Remove intermediate piece -1- from heater and air condition‐
ing unit.
– If fitted, separate connector from temperature sender
-arrow-.
– Remove intermediate piece -5- from heater and air condition‐
ing unit.

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– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (5 Nm).

– Remove 2 bolts -2-.
– Remove bolt -3-.
Note
When installing, first install bolt -3- (5 Nm) and then 2 bolts -2- (5 Nm).

– Unscrew 2 bolts -3- (9 Nm) and remove support -1-.

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Note
Bolt -1- is installed against direction of normal travel!
– Push retaining hook -arrow- on both sides of adjusting element

-3- inwards and detach strut -2- from cross member.
Note
♦ A wiring harness is routed between the strut -2- and the dash panel cross member.
♦ When removing from the dash panel cross member, the adjusting element -3- and the strut -2- remain in
the vehicle.

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Note
If you release or remove and install electrical cables, produce sketches or take photos. This guarantees in‐
stallation in the original position.
– Unclip 10 wiring harness fasteners -arrows- from cross mem‐

ber.
– Pull cross member into vehicle interior until 3 bolts -1- are ac‐
cessible.
– Unscrew 3 bolts -1- (4.5 Nm).
Note
The 3 bolts -1- are installed against the direction of normal travel.

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– On vehicles with seat heating, unclip seat heating control unit

-1-.
– With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift cross member out
of vehicle.
Installing

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5 Interior trims
⇒ “5.1 Removing and installing sill panel moulding”, page 123
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing A-pillar trim”, page 125
⇒ “5.3 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim”, page 129
⇒ “5.4 Removing and installing B-pillar trim”, page 131
⇒ “5.6 Removing and installing C-pillar trim”, page 139
⇒ “5.7 Removing and installing side trim panel”, page 143
⇒ “5.8 Removing and installing wheel housing trims”, page 145
5.1 Removing and installing sill panel

moulding
⇒ “5.1.1 Removing and installing sill panel mouldings, 2-door
models”, page 123
⇒ “5.1.2 Removing and installing sill panel mouldings, 4-door
models”, page 123
5.1.1 Removing and installing sill panel

mouldings, 2-door models
Note
Removing
– Pull sill panel moulding -1-, in transitional area to A-pillar, from
mountings in side member -arrow A-.
– Pull sill panel moulding out of remaining mountings in side
member -arrows B- and -arrows C-.
Installing
Note
Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if

necessary.

– Ensure that sill panel moulding is positioned in beading of door
seal.
5.1.2 Removing and installing sill panel

mouldings, 4-door models
Note
5. Interior trims 123

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Removing
– Remove clip -1- and unclip sill panel moulding -2-.
– If fitted, disconnect connector from interior monitor switch -

E183- .

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Note

essary.

– Ensure that sill panel moulding is positioned in beading of door
seal.
5.2 Removing and installing A-pillar trim

Upper A-pillar trim ⇒ page 125
Lower A-pillar trim, driver side ⇒ page 126
Lower A-pillar trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 127
Upper A-pillar trim
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Removing
– Pull A-pillar trim -1- out of mountings in A-pillar, starting at top.
– In trims with speaker, separate connector.

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Note

essary.
Note
Following installation, ensure that trim is positioned in door seal

beading.
Lower A-pillar trim, driver side

Removing
– On driver side, remove operating lever for bonnet ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Bonnet; Removing and
installing bonnet release lever .
– Pull out sill panel moulding from mountings in vehicle body in
transitional area to A-pillar trim.

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– Remove spreader clip -1-.

– Pull trim -2- inwards and out of mountings in body.
Note
Before installing, check spreader clip -1- for damage and renew if necessary.
Installing
Note

beading.
Lower A-pillar trim, front passenger side

Removing
– Pull out sill panel moulding from mountings in vehicle body in
transitional area to A-pillar trim.

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– Remove compartment -1-.

– Pull trim -2- inwards and out of mountings in body.
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Note

beading.

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5.3 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim

⇒ “5.3.1 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim, 2-door models”,
page 129
⇒ “5.3.2 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim, 4-door models”,
page 130
5.3.1 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim, 2-

door models
Note
Releasing and securing are described for the left side of the ve‐
hicle. Releasing and securing on the right side of the vehicle is
similar.

to side panel.
– Pull lower end of trim out of mountings -arrow A-.
– Pull out trim from under moulded headliner -arrow B-.
Secure in reverse order of releasing.
Ensure seat belt is positioned correctly.
– Ensure that trim is positioned in beading of door seal.

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5.3.2 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim, 4-

door models
Note
similar.
– Pull lower end of trim -1- out of mountings -arrow A- and

-arrow B-.
– Pull out trim from under moulded headliner.

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5.4 Removing and installing B-pillar trim

⇒ “5.4.1 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models”,
page 131
⇒ “5.4.2 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 4-door models”,
page 133
5.4.1 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-

door models
Note
The removal and installation of the right side of the vehicle is sim‐
ilar.

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Removing
to side panel.
– Pull lower end of trim out of mountings -arrow A-.
– Pull out trim from under moulded headliner -arrow B-.

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– Unscrew bolt -2- (20 Nm) and pull belt loop off belt anchor rail
-1-.
Installing
5.4.2 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 4-

door models
Note
The removal and installation of the right side of the vehicle is sim‐
ilar.

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Removing
– Pull lower end of upper trim -1- out of mountings -arrow A- and
-arrow B-.
– Pull out trim from under moulded headliner.

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Note
The floor covering has slits in the area of the front belt end an‐
chors. These slits make it possible to remove the belt end anchors
without removing the sill panel mouldings.
– Fold floor covering inwards in area of belt end anchor.

– Guide seat belt -2- through opening in trim.
– Pull upper end of lower trim -1- out of mountings -arrow A- and
-arrow B-.
– Pull lower end of trim out of mountings.

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5.5 Releasing and securing C-pillar trim
Note
similar.

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to side panel.
– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm) for luggage compartment
cover which are located behind C-pillar trim.
– Unclip side of luggage compartment cover in upper area.
– Unclip C-pillar trim -1- in lower, rear area -arrow-.

– Unclip C-pillar trim in lower, front area.
– Unclip C-pillar trim in upper area.

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Note
♦ Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew

if necessary.
♦ Ensure seat belt is positioned correctly.
– Ensure that trim is positioned in beading of rear lid seal.

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5.6 Removing and installing C-pillar trim

⇒ “5.6.1 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, 2-door models”,
page 139
⇒ “5.6.2 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, 4-door models”,
page 141
5.6.1 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, 2-

door models
Note

Removing
to side panel.

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– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm) for luggage compartment
cover which are located behind C-pillar trim.
– Unclip side of luggage compartment cover in upper area.
– Unclip C-pillar trim -1- in lower, rear area -arrow-.

– Unclip C-pillar trim in lower, front area.
– Unclip C-pillar trim in upper area.

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body.
– Thread seat belt through opening in C-pillar trim.
Installing
Note
♦ Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew

if necessary.
♦ Ensure seat belt is positioned correctly.
– Ensure that trim is positioned in beading of rear lid seal.
5.6.2 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, 4-

door models
Note

Removing
⇒ page 151 .

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– Unclip C-pillar trim -1- in upper, rear area.
– Unclip C-pillar trim -1- in lower, front area -arrow-.

– Pull C-pillar trim out of body opening in upper, front area.
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body.
– Thread seat belt through opening in C-pillar trim.
Installing
Note

necessary.
– Ensure that trim is positioned in beading of door seal and rear

lid seal.
5.7 Removing and installing side trim panel
Note
Removing
to side panel.
– Prise out clip -1-.
– Unclip side panel trim, starting at rear.

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– If fitted, disconnect connector from interior monitor switch -

E183- .
Installing
Note
If the side trim panel is renewed on vehicles with interior moni‐

toring, make an aperture for the interior monitoring switch - E183-
at the new part. For this, a marking is provided on the inside of
the door trim.
Note
Before installing, check securing elements of side trim panel for

damage and renew if necessary.

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Caution
Before installing side panel trim, ensure that the locking mech‐
anisms of all clips are in -position 1-.
It is not possible to install the side panel trim without problem
if clips are in -position 2-.
5.8 Removing and installing wheel housing

trims
Note
Removing

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– Fold backrest forwards.

– Pull upper area of wheel housing trim -1- out of mountings.
– Pull wheel housing trim out of remaining mountings.
Installing
Note

necessary.
– Push wheel housing trim -1- into mountings in lower area.

moval.
– Ensure that wheel housing trim is positioned in beading of door
seal.

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6 Luggage compartment trims

⇒ “6.1 Removing and installing lower rear lid trim”, page 148
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing luggage compartment floor”, page
149
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier trim”, page 150
⇒ “6.4 Removing and installing rear shelf support”, page 151
⇒ “6.5 Removing and installing support for variable luggage com‐
partment floor”, page 153
⇒ “6.6 Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim”,
page 154
6.1 Removing and installing lower rear lid

trim
♦ Wedges - T10383-
Removing
– Unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm) in both handle recesses.
– Release trim from mountings in rear lid using wedge -
T10383- .

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Note

necessary.
6.2 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment floor
Removing
6. Luggage compartment trims 149

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– Remove luggage compartment floor covering -1- from vehicle.

Installing
6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier trim

Removing
– If fitted, remove variable luggage compartment floor -1-.
– Pull lock carrier cover -1- upwards off lock carrier -arrows-.
– Check total of 4 retaining clips -2- for damage and renew as
necessary.

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Note

necessary.
– Following installation, ensure that lock carrier cover is posi‐

tioned in rear lid seal beading.
6.4 Removing and installing rear shelf sup‐

port
Note

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Removing
– Switch off ignition if support contains a light or socket.
– On vehicles with 2-doors, remove backrest ⇒ page 186 .
– On vehicles with 4-doors, fold backrest forwards.
– Models with 4-doors, remove wheel housing trim
⇒ page 145 .
– Models with 2-doors, release sill panel moulding from fasten‐
ers in sill at transition to side panel and remove side panel trim
⇒ page 143 .
– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm) beneath C-pillar trim.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (8 Nm) next to lock carrier cover.

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– Release luggage compartment cover side support -1- inwards

out of mountings.
– If necessary, separate connector from light and socket.
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Note

necessary.
6.5 Removing and installing support for var‐

iable luggage compartment floor
Note

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Removing
– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (8 Nm).
– Remove mounting part -1-.
Installing
6.6 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment side trim
Note
Removing
– Models with 4-doors, remove wheel housing trim
⇒ page 145 .
– Models with 2-doors, release sill panel moulding from fasten‐
ers in sill at transition to side panel and remove side panel trim
⇒ page 143 .
⇒ page 151 .

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– If fitted, remove luggage compartment floor covering bracket

for variable luggage compartment floor ⇒ page 153 .
– Release trim -1- inwards out of mountings.
Installing

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7 Roof trims
⇒ “7.1 Removing and installing roof end strip”, page 156
⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing moulded headliner”, page 156
⇒ “7.3 Mounting roof reinforcement on body”, page 163
7.1 Removing and installing roof end strip

Removing
– Open rear lid.
– Pull roof end strip -1- downwards out of mountings in roof cross
member and out of bead of rear lid seal.
Installing
Note

necessary.
– Following installation, ensure that roof end strip is positioned

in rear lid seal beading.
7.2 Removing and installing moulded head‐

liner
⇒ “7.2.1 Removing and installing moulded headliner, 2-door mod‐
els”, page 156
⇒ “7.2.2 Removing and installing moulded headliner, 4-door mod‐
els”, page 160
7.2.1 Removing and installing moulded head‐

liner, 2-door models
Note
The moulded headliner cannot be removed through the real lid

aperture on models with two doors. The moulded headliner is re‐
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Removing
– If a panorama tilting/sliding sunroof is installed, open it.
7. Roof trims 157

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– Carefully detach surround -1- of panorama tilting sunroof from

clips -2- using removal wedge - 3409- and remove it.
– Remove front interior and reading light ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 96 ; Controls; Removing and installing front interior
light/reading light .
– Remove light for vanity mirror ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
96 ; Lights; Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror -
W20- / -W14- .
– Remove rear interior light - W43- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 96 ; Controls; Removing and installing rear interior light/
reading light .
– Remove sun visors ⇒ page 13 .
– Remove interior mirror:
♦ Interior mirror without rain and light sensor - G397-
⇒ page 31 .
♦ Interior mirror with rain and light sensor - G397- ⇒ page 31 .
– Remove roof grab handle ⇒ page 15 .
– Removing rear cup holder in vehicles with arm rest
⇒ page 17 .
– Removing arm rest if fitted ⇒ page 30 .
to side panel.
– Release B-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ page 129 .
– Release C-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ page 136 .
⇒ page 103 .
knob and cover .
– Remove front passenger seat ⇒ page 167 .
– Position driver's seat in foremost position and lower backrest.

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– In vehicles with interior monitoring, unscrew bolts -1- and -2-

(3 Nm).
– Remove retaining clip -1- beneath roof end strip.
– Unclip cover caps -1- and -4- with removal wedge - 3409- and
remove inner sun visor bearings -2- and -3-.
Note
If caps -1- and -4- become damaged while being removed, these
must be renewed.
– Lower moulded headliner with help of second mechanic (dan‐

ger of breakage)
– Remove moulded headliner, with help of second mechanic,
from vehicle through opened front passenger door.
Installing
For vehicles with a panorama tilting/sliding sunroof, ensure that

the yellow marking -arrow- on the surround -1- faces direction of
travel.
– Secure surround -1- of panorama tilting/sliding sunroof to clips
-2- of moulded headliner.
moval.
7. Roof trims 159

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7.2.2 Removing and installing moulded head‐

liner, 4-door models
Removing
– If a panorama tilting/sliding sunroof is installed, open it.

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– Carefully detach surround -1- of panorama tilting sunroof from

clips -2- using removal wedge - 3409- and remove it.
– Remove front interior and reading light ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 96 ; Controls; Removing and installing front interior
light/reading light .
– Remove light for vanity mirror ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
96 ; Lights; Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror -
W20- / -W14- .
– Remove rear interior light - W43- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 96 ; Controls; Removing and installing rear interior light/
reading light .
– Remove sun visors ⇒ page 13 .
– Remove interior mirror:
♦ Interior mirror without rain and light sensor - G397-
⇒ page 31 .
♦ Interior mirror with rain and light sensor - G397- ⇒ page 31 .
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 15 .
– Release upper B-pillar trims from mountings (4-door models)
⇒ page 130 .
– In vehicles with interior monitoring, unscrew bolts -1- and -2-

(3 Nm).
– Remove retaining clip -1- beneath roof end strip.
7. Roof trims 161

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– Unclip cover caps -1- and -4- with removal wedge - 3409- and
remove inner sun visor bearings -2- and -3-.
Note
If caps -1- and -4- become damaged while being removed, these
must be renewed.
– Lower moulded headliner with the help of a second mechanic

(danger of breakage) and pull out from C-pillar trim in direction
of travel.
– Remove moulded headliner -1-, with help of second mechanic,

from vehicle through rear lid.

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Installing
For vehicles with a panorama tilting/sliding sunroof, ensure that
the yellow marking -arrow- on the surround -1- faces direction of
travel.
– Secure surround -1- of panorama tilting/sliding sunroof to clips
-2- of moulded headliner.
moval.
7.3 Mounting roof reinforcement on body

♦ Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561A-
♦ Scraper (45 mm) - V.A.G 1561/20-
7. Roof trims 163

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♦ Cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628-
Removing
– Remove moulded headliner:
– Cut insulation and roof reinforcements -1- and -2- into approx.
9 cm wide strips -3- -dot-dash lines- using a carpet knife.
– Pull strips -3- from roof.
– Cut back adhesive residue -4- using an electric cutter -
V.A.G 1561 A- and cutting blade - V.A.G 1561/20- -5-.
Note
If paint structure has been damaged on removal of the insulation/roof reinforcements, repair paint damage
according to guidelines of ⇒ Paint workshop manual .

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Installing
Note
Observe adhesive processing instructions when installing insulation and roof reinforcements.
– Use hand cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- to apply adhesive D 190

MKD A3 onto front -1- and rear -2- insulation and roof rein‐
forcement.
– Apply adhesive in beads.
– Press insulation and roof reinforcements fully onto roof.
7. Roof trims 165

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72 – Seat frames
1 Front seats
⇒ “1.1 Removing and installing front seat”, page 167
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side”,
page 171
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing seat trim on sill side”, page 172
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing seat height adjustment operating
lever”, page 177
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment”, page
178
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing mounting for drawer”, page 179
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing front backrest”, page 181
⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing head restraint guide”, page 184
1.1 Removing and installing front seat
Note

♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 5232/1-
1. Front seats 167

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Removing
WARNING

ponents) ⇒ page 2

– Move seat to foremost and highest position using longitudinal
adjustment.
– Unscrew rear bolts -2- and -3-.
– Move seat to rearmost and deepest position using longitudinal
adjustment.
– Unscrew foremost bolts -4- and -1-.
– Fold seat backwards until connectors are accessible.
168 Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames

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WARNING

– Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect seat wiring har‐

ness from coupling station.
– Connect airbag adapter - VAS 5232/1- to side airbag wiring
harness -1-.
Caution
Airbag adapter - VAS 5232/1- must remain connected to seat

until seat is installed again.
1. Front seats 169

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Caution
If seat is lifted out of vehicle or transported, it must not be grip‐

ped by attaching parts. This includes belt buckle, seat longitu‐
dinal adjustment lever, seat height adjustment lever and seat
trims. This is necessary to avoid damage.
– Grip between backrest and seat padding with right hand. Grip
front end of seat padding with left hand and lift seat out of ve‐
hicle.
Installing
– Grip between backrest and seat padding with right hand. Grip
front end of seat padding with left hand and lift seat into vehi‐
cle.
– Remove airbag adapter - VAS 5232/1- .
– Depending on vehicle equipment level, engage wiring harness
connectors.
– Position seat in corresponding opening in floor via tunnel-side
centring pin -5-.
– Move seat to foremost and highest position using longitudinal
adjustment.
– Tighten rear, tunnel-side bolt -2- (24 Nm).
– Tighten rear, sill-side bolt -3- (24 Nm).
– Move seat to rearmost and deepest position using longitudinal
adjustment.
– Tighten front, tunnel-side bolt -1- (24 Nm).
– Tighten front, sill-side bolt -4- (24 Nm).
WARNING
If a thread in seat cross member mounting plate is damaged

on seat installation, reworking damaged threads is prohibited!
In this case, the seat cross member mounting plate must be
replaced.
If seat cross member mounting plate threads have been dam‐

aged:
– Renew the affected seat cross member mounting plate ⇒ Body
Repairs; Rep. gr. 51 .

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WARNING

1.2 Removing and installing seat trim on

tunnel side
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply the
same instructions for removal and installation of the right seat as
appropriate.
1. Front seats 171

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Removing
– Removing front belt buckle ⇒ page 48 .
– Unscrew bolt -1- (2 Nm) and unclip seat trim from mountings.
Installing
1.3 Removing and installing seat trim on sill

side
⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, seat without
height adjustment”, page 172
⇒ “1.3.2 Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, seat with
height adjustment”, page 174
1.3.1 Removing and installing seat trim on sill

side, seat without height adjustment
Note
appropriate.

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♦ Assembly tool - 3399-
Removing
– Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a fastener can be
seen from the rear -arrow A-. If necessary, use a torch for this.
– Turn backrest adjustment wheel 120° further.
– Hook assembly tool - 3399- in and lever in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Remove backrest adjustment wheel.
– Unscrew bolts -2-, -3- and -4- (2 Nm) and release seat trim
from seat frame.
1. Front seats 173

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Installing
If backrest adjustment wheel is too loose following assembly, it
must be renewed.
1.3.2 Removing and installing seat trim on sill

side, seat with height adjustment
Note
appropriate.

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♦ Assembly tool - 3399-
♦ Wedges - T10383-
Removing
– Unscrew bolt -2- under backrest adjusting wheel -1- (2 Nm).
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– Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a fastener can be

seen from the rear -arrow A-. If necessary, use a torch for this.
– Turn backrest adjustment wheel 120° further.
– Hook assembly tool - 3399- in and lever in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Remove backrest adjustment wheel.
– On vehicles with drawer, bend retaining tab -1- outwards using

wedge - T10383- and pull out drawer -2- from mounting.

– Pull handle -3- upwards and press metal tab of retaining clip
-2- inwards using a small screwdriver. Pull handle off adjuster
lever -4-.
Note
For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.
– Remove retaining clip -2- from adjustment lever -4-.

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– Release seat trim -1- from seat frame.

Installing
If backrest adjustment wheel is too loose following assembly, it
must be renewed.
1.4 Removing and installing seat height ad‐

justment operating lever
Note
appropriate.
1. Front seats 177

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Removing
– Removing seat trim on sill side (seat with height adjustment)
⇒ page 174 .
– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (3 Nm) and remove operating lever -2-.
Installing
1.5 Removing and installing lumbar support

adjustment
Note

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Removing
– Pull lumbar adjustment lever from shaft.
Installing
Note
Ensure that teeth on lumbar adjustment lever -1- align with teeth
on shaft -2-.
1.6 Removing and installing mounting for

drawer
Note
appropriate.
1. Front seats 179

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♦ Wedges - T10383-
Removing
– On vehicles with drawer, bend retaining tab -1- outwards using
wedge - T10383- and pull out drawer -2- from mounting.
– Remove 6 bolts -arrows-.

Specified torque: bolts = 2 Nm.
– Remove support for drawer -2-.

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Installing
1.7 Removing and installing front backrest
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left seat of a 4-door

model. Follow same instructions for the other seats as appropri‐
ate.
1. Front seats 181

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Removing
– Removing seat trim on sill side:
– Disconnect wiring harness connectors for backrest and free
the individual wiring harnesses.
Note
Wiring harness between connector point and side airbag is con‐

tinuous.
– If fitted, separate electrical cables from seat frame.

Note
On 2-door models the backrest is secured by two bolts. Unhook Bowden cable for operating backrest.
– Release backrest from seat.

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Installing
Note
♦ The bolts are microencapsulated and must be renewed each

time they are loosened.
♦ Before new bolts are installed, the threads of the correspond‐
ing holes must be cleaned.
Torque for bolts is 24 Nm.
1. Front seats 183

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1.8 Removing and installing head restraint

guide
Note
For greater clarity, the head restraint guides are shown removed.
Removing
♦ 4-door model ⇒ page 181
– Remove cover and padding from front seat backrest
⇒ page 196 .

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– Reach into backrest frame and release catch -arrow A- of head

restraint guide with button -1-.
– Pull head restraint guide with button out of backrest.
– Reach into backrest frame and release catch -arrow B- of head
restraint guide -2-.
– Pull head restraint out of backrest.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
1. Front seats 185

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2 Rear seats
⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats”,
page 186
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest”, page 186
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing head restraint guide”, page 189
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat
backrest”, page 190
2.1 Removing and installing bench seat / in‐

dividual seats
Note
Only the left half of the split bench seat is shown as an example.
Removing
– Press spring clips -1- inwards -arrows- and guide out of hinges
-2-.
Installing
2.2 Removing and installing rear seat back‐

rest
Note
The split backrest is shown as an example.

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Removing
– If fitted, remove variable luggage compartment floor -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and swing belt buckle forwards.
– Fold backrest halves forwards.
2. Rear seats 187

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– Backrest central bearing -2- is equipped with a cover cap. Pull

lateral legs of cover cap outwards and release cover cap from
backrest central bearing.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (8 Nm) and remove clamp -3- from backrest
central bearing -2-.
– On both sides, release locking hooks -1- with a screwdriver

counter to direction of travel -arrow-.
– Remove left backrest -3- from outer backrest bearing and cen‐
tre backrest bearing -2-.
– Remove right backrest -4- from outer backrest bearing -5- and
centre backrest bearing -2-.
Installing

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Note
Assembly sequence: Insert right backrest into outer and centre

backrest bearings. Then insert left backrest into backrest bear‐
ings.
– In outer backrest bearings, locking hooks must be locked with

a screwdriver in direction of travel.
WARNING
Carry out a functional check after assembly!
– Engage backrest in lock.

• Red seat backrest locking mechanism marking must not be
visible!
– Check locking by pulling on upper backrest surface.
– Release backrest and fold forwards.
• Red seat backrest locking mechanism marking must be visi‐
ble!
– Engage backrest in lock again.
2.3 Removing and installing head restraint

guide
Note
For greater clarity, the head restraint guides are shown removed.
Removing
– Reach into backrest frame and release catch -arrow A- of head
restraint guide with button -1-.
– Pull head restraint with button out of backrest.
– Reach into backrest frame and release catch -arrow B- of head
restraint guide -2-.
– Pull head restraint out of backrest.
2. Rear seats 189

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Installing
2.4 Removing and installing locking mech‐

anism for rear seat backrest
Note
The left side of the vehicle is shown; the right side is a mirror
image.

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Removing
– Open detent tab -3-.
– Remove backrest release mechanism -2- from backrest.
2. Rear seats 191

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Installing

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74 – Seat - padding, covers

1 Front seat covers and padding
⇒ “1.1 Removing and installing seat cover and seat cushion for
seat pan”, page 193
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing backrest cover and cushion”, page
196
1.1 Removing and installing seat cover and

seat cushion for seat pan
Note
♦ Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply

the same instructions for removal and installation of right seat
components as appropriate.
♦ Removal and installation are examples and apply to all equip‐
ment lines.
WARNING
If the front passenger seat cushion padding is renewed, the

seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- must also
always be renewed ⇒ page 83 .

♦ Awl - V.A.G 1636-
1. Front seat covers and padding 193

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Removing
– Unscrew bolt -1- (3 Nm) and remove bracket -2-.
– Unclip clamped section -3- from seat frame -4-.

– Unclip seat heater connector, if installed, from retainer und
seat.
– Unhook padding wire -1- from padding using awl -
V.A.G 1636- .
– Take cover -2- and padding -5- ff seat frame.
– Remove cover.
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Installing
Note
♦ In the seat padding in vehicles with a seat heater is renewed,

the heating element is also to be renewed.
♦ Assure a dust free adhesive area on the padding.
♦ Bond heater element fold-free to padding.

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1.2 Removing and installing backrest cover

and cushion
Note
♦ Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply

the same instructions for removal and installation of right seat
components as appropriate.
♦ Removal and installation are examples and apply to all equip‐
ment lines.

♦ Awl - V.A.G 1636-
Removing
♦ 4-door model ⇒ page 181
– Separate beading strip -2- on bottom of backrest using a
screwdriver.
– Unhook tensioning wires -1-.
– Roll up cover far enough that tensioning frame -4- and padding
wires -5- on front side are visible.
– Unhook padding wire -5- from tensioning frame -4- using awl
- V.A.G 1636- .

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– Also unhook padding wire from tensioning frame using awl -

V.A.G 1636- on rear.
– Pull cover -1- off over both head restraint guides.
– Slide padding -3- over both head restraint guides and release
from backrest frame -2-.
Installing
Note
♦ In the seat padding in vehicles with a seat heater is renewed,

the heating element is also to be renewed.
♦ Assure a dust free adhesive area on the padding.
♦ Bond heater element fold-free to padding.

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2 Rear seat covers and padding

⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding”,
page 198
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest cover and pad‐
ding”, page 201
2.1 Removing and installing bench seat

cover and padding
⇒ “2.1.1 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding,
one-piece bench seat”, page 198
⇒ “2.1.2 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding,
divided bench seat”, page 199
2.1.1 Removing and installing bench seat

cover and padding, one-piece bench
seat
♦ Awl - V.A.G 1636-
Removing

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– Unhook all cover profiles from seat frame -1- on underside of

bench seat.
– Remove padding with cover from seat frame -1-.
– Roll up cover on sides.
– Unhook all padding wires -2- from wire frame in padding using
awl - V.A.G 1636- .
Installing
2.1.2 Removing and installing bench seat

cover and padding, divided bench seat
Removing
2. Rear seat covers and padding 199

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♦ Awl - V.A.G 1636-

– On lower sides of bench seats, unhook all cover profiles from
seat frames -2- and -3-.
– Remove padding with covers and seat covers -1- and -4- from
seat frames -2- and -3-.
– Roll up covers at sides.
– Unhook all padding wires -5- from wire frame in padding using
awl - V.A.G 1636- .
– Open clip -6- and also unhook cover from wire frame in pad‐
ding.

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Installing
2.2 Removing and installing rear seat back‐

rest cover and padding
Note
Removal and installation are described for the continuous back‐

rest. Removal and installation of components for the split backrest
are similar.

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♦ Awl - V.A.G 1636-
Removing
• Head restraint removed
– Unclip cover -1- from belt guide -2-.
– Lever belt guide -2- out of backrest using a screwdriver or a
suitable plastic wedge.
Note
Cover -1- and belt guide -2- are fitted with a disposable catch.
They must be renewed when installing.
– Lever covers -1- and -2- out of backrest using a screwdriver.

– On rear side of backrest -3-, unhook all cover profiles -6- from
backrest beading.
– Roll up cover on sides.
– Carefully pull cover over head restraint guides.
– Take off cover and padding from backrest frame.
– Unhook all padding wires -4- and -5- from wire frame in pad‐
ding using awl - V.A.G 1636- .

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Installing
Covers -1- and -2- are fitted with a disposable catch. They must
be renewed when installing.
Note
Before installing covers -1- and -2-, make sure that cover lies over all points of backrest release mechanisms.
– After installing padding and cover, check and make sure that
covers -1- and -2- are completely engaged in backrest locking
mechanisms.

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3 Driver side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

72 - Seat frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

1 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

74 - Seat - padding, covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

⇒ “1.1 Safety measures when working with pyrotechnic compo‐

1.1 Safety measures when working with py‐

♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that

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♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition SWITCH‐

1.2 Storage, transportation and disposal of

♦ Storage must comply with the relevant national legislation.

1.3 Additional safety regulations for belt ten‐

♦ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.

1.4 Additional safety regulations for driver

♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be

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1.5 Additional safety instructions for curtain

♦ Place removed curtain airbag modules in packaging or on

1.6 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and

1.7 Accident without airbag triggering

1.8 Checking seat belts

The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after

1.9 Checking belt webbing

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• If either of the following illustrated damage examples (1 and

1.10 Checking inertia reel (locking mecha‐

For safety reasons, the road test should be carried out on a

1.11 Visually inspecting belt buckle

1.12 Checking operation of belt buckle

– Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle with finger

Under no circumstances whatsoever may lubricant be used to

1.13 Checking belt guide fittings and latch

1.14 Checking securing parts and anchorage

In case of damage resulting not from an accident, but for example,

1.15 Checking child seat anchors after an ac‐

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1.1 Removing and installing fuse box cover

1.2 Removing and installing upper steering

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel in order to re‐

– Release locking lever of steering wheel adjustment.

– Remove upper part of steering column trim -1-.

1.3 Removing and installing lower steering

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel in order to re‐

– Remove upper steering column trim ⇒ page 9 .

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– Remove bolt -1- (2.5 Nm).

1.4 Removing and installing glove compart‐

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2.1 Removing and installing sun visor

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

– Remove adhesive tape (used to minimise noise) and carefully

Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if nec‐

– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.2 Removing and installing roof grab han‐

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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3.1 Removing and installing drinks holder

3.2 Removing and installing parking brake

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