Removing and installing side member trim, X-PERIENCE version

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Release lever - 3409-

• Adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349-

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Hot-air blower - VAG 1416-

Removing

• Unscrew bolts -2-, -3- and -4-.

• Heat up the side member extension in the bonding surface area -1- before removal with a hot air blower - VAG 1416- .
• Carefully attach the lever - 3409- between side member and side member extension.
• Pull the side member extension from the tabs of the retaining strip in the lower and upper part.
• Take the side member extension away upwards from the retaining strip.

fitting

Preparing side member

• Remove possible adhesive residues on the side member with the tool - VAS 6349- .
• Clean the area of the side member where the side member extension is to be affixed with isopropyl alcohol or heptanol.
• Subsequently treat the side member mounting zone with silicone cleaner.
• Allow to dry well.

Preparing side member extension for installation

• Remove adhesive residues present -1- on the side member extension -3-.
• Clean the area of the side member extension tailgate where the doubled-sided adhesive tape is to be applied with isopropyl alcohol or heptanol.
• Then treat the area where the doubled-sided adhesive tape should be applied using silicone cleaner.
• Allow to dry well.
• Apply to the zone -1- an even coating of Primer - D .

  181.650.A1- ; use the applicator - D 009 500 25- .

Flashing-off time, approx. 10 minutes.

• Stick the new double-sided adhesive tape -4- to the surface of the side member extension.

Fitting notes

Observe the fitting instructions

• Attach side member extension -4- to retaining strip -1-.
• Align side member extension -4- in longitudinal direction of vehicle.
• Insert bolt -5-.
• Align side member extension -4- with vehicle.
• Screw bolts -2- and -3- in the lower part of the bracket.
• Check position of side member extension -4-.
• Pull protective foils -6- of double-sided adhesive tape on side member extension -4- off upwards and backwards.
• Press on side member extension -4- forcefully and evenly in bonding area.
• Tighten the bolt -5-.

Removing and installing retaining strip, X-PERIENCE version

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Cordless power driver

Removing

• Removing side member extension.
• Slacken off bolts -3-.
• Loosen bolts -1-, but they do not need to be unscrewed.
• Push out the retaining strip -2- backwards to the limit stop -arrow A- and take out in -the direction of the arrow B-.

fitting

• Screw in self-tapping screws -2- using cordless screwdriver at maximum speed, until the screws bite.
• Remove cordless drill/driver immediately.
• Tighten bolts -2- to least possible torque.
• Attach the retaining clip -1- evenly -arrow A- with the openings above all securing bolts -2-, until the retaining strip lies against the side member.
• To ensure that all securing bolts remain in the openings when sliding on, fit retaining strip with aid of a second mechanic.
• Push retaining strip -1- back to the limit stop -arrow B-.
• Installing side member extension