Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Service manual - part 320

– Install the self-tapping bolts -2- until the thread engages.
– Tighten the bolts -2- only to the required tightening specifica‐

tion, so that they are not over tightened.

– Position the side sill trim panel -1- evenly in direction of

-a arrows- with the openings on the back over all of the screws

-2- until the side sill trim panel touches the side sill -3-.

Position the side sill trim panel with a second mechanic so that all

screws remain in the openings when molding is slid on.
– Push the side sill trim panel forward forcefully until stop in di‐

rection of -b arrows-.

– Install the exterior bolt -4- in the side sill trim panel.
Tightening Specifications
Dimensions

Note

♦

The screws for the side sill trim panel are corrosion-resistant. Additional treatment is not necessary.

♦

If a screw is overtightened, it must always be replaced with a “black” oversized screw.

– Measure the holes according to the table below.
– Punch the holes for the screws.
– Pre-drill the holes using a 1.5 mm drill.

Note

♦

Dimension -a- is measured including the front wheel housing liner. Dimensions -b through I- are always

measured from the center hole outward.

♦

Dimension -m- is only measured on a 4-door in the rear area.

♦

For a 2-door vehicle, the dimension -m- must be aligned in height according to the front holes.

Dimensions Table

Dimension -a-

= 758 mm

Dimension -b-

= 713 mm

Dimension -c-

= 593 mm

Dimension -d-

= 453 mm

Dimension -e-

= 303 mm

Dimension -f-

= 152 mm

Dimension -g-

= 1028 mm

Dimension -h-

= 906 mm

Dimension -i-

= 755 mm

Dimension -j-

= 604 mm

Dimension -k-

= 453 mm

Dimension -l-

= 302 mm

Dimension -m-

= 50 mm

3.6

Front Door B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing

Note

The following describes the removal and installation of the left side. Removing and installing the right side is

identical.

Removing

– Lower the door window.
– Remove the window guide -3- in the area of the B-pillar trim

-1- from the door frame in direction of -arrow-.

– Unclip the expanding rivet -2-.
– Push the B-pillar trim -1- downward and remove from the door

frame.

– Remove the B-pillar trim -1- upward.
Installing
– Position the B-pillar trim -1- on the door frame.
– Guide the B-pillar trim -1- in at the bottom and position it.
– Push the B-pillar trim -1- upward until it touches the window

guide -3-.

– Clip in the expanding rivets -2- from the top to the bottom and

insert the window guide -3- in the B-pillar trim in direction of

-arrow-.

3.7

Rear Door B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing

Note

The following describes the removal and installation of the left side. Removing and installing the right side is

identical.

Removing