Using wedges -T10383- and torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 estate wheel housing trim on the left side (right is similar), with a variant for vehicles with side padding.
 Note
| Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate. |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Wedges -T10383 |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783 |
| Vehicles with side padding |
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Remove side padding
→ Chapter. |
| Vehicles without side padding |
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Remove bench seat
→ Chapter. |
| Continued for all vehicles |
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Release sill panel moulding in area of overlap to wheel housing trim
from body and from wheel housing trim
→ Chapter. |
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Fold down rear seat backrest. |
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Release wheel housing trim -1- from
C-pillar trim -4- using wedge -T10383-. |
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Release wheel housing trim -1- in area
of retaining clips -3- from body mountings
using wedge -T10383-. |
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Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and
renew if necessary. |
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Remove any retaining clips -3-
left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280-, and fit
them in wheel housing trim for installation. |
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Following installation, ensure that the wheel housing
trim is positioned in the door seal beading. |
| Installation is carried out in reverse order. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - wheel housing trim“ |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing wheel housing trim, estate — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 estate interior wheel housing trim?
Left side described. Unclip. Longer trim than saloon, with different clip positions for the extended load area.
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
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Removing
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Remove front seats
→ Chapter.
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Remove rear bench seat
→ Ch ...
