Table of contents: Removal moldings ↓ Lower protective pad ↓
Removal moldings
Front Fender Molding: Remove Wheel Arch Trim (three screw connections).
Unscrew the hex nut from the inside of the wing.
Slide the molding back and remove it from the wing.
Molding on the side of the back (rear wing): when removed, the molding gets damaged (the retaining lug breaks).
To remove the molding with the rear door open, push it firmly from the front of the mount.
When installing, insert the molding into the mounting clip.
If you want to install an old molding, you will need to glue it additionally (for example, using silicate sealant).
Door moldings: Loosen the molding fastening along the bottom edge of the door.
Pull the molding out of the clips on the door with a downward movement and remove.
Lower protective pad
There is a thin protective strip along the lower edge of the doors and also along the adjacent metal parts on the corresponding version of the car. Below is a removal plan.
Lower front wing trim: unscrew the 3 screw connections of the wheel arch trim at the rear along the edge and push it slightly to the side.
Loosen the hex nut on the inside of the wing.
Detach the front trim and lift it up a little, then pull it forward and remove it from the wing.
When installing the lining, connect it from the front side of the wing.
Door trims: Press the protective cover on the trim at the front and remove the trim with a backward movement from the spring clip with the door open.
Rear wheel arch outer contour trim: Remove/detach the rear wheel arch outer contour trim cover.
Remove the trim forward from the retaining spring clip.
When installing, insert the trim strip under the trim. Install the protective covering of the wheel arch.
Left: The decorative strips on the doors are suspended on plastic holders (arrows) in the door slots. The rear end of the strip holder is screwed to the body with a nut and bolt (2) through the hole in the door.
Right: Removing the door. First remove all electrical wires from the door, remove the rubber folded cover (arrow) and unscrew the four hex bolts (1 and 2).
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