Introduction
We’ll be showing you how to remove the A Pillar trim, and associated trim around the triangular glass alongside the dashboard on your MK7 Golf. This tutorial will be helpful if you’re installing a dashcam / radar detector, upgrading your speakers, or tinting this small section of glass.
Difficulty Rating
Tools/Parts Required
- Long Nose Pliers
- Trim Removal Tools
- Lots of Patience
Step 1
Overview
Before we begin, I’d like to mention that this is no easy task. This process in inherently difficult and fiddly due to the design and method of securing the base of the A Pillar to the dashboard.
We easily spent over 15 minutes on each side simply trying to pull the A Pillar out from the dashboard, and spent even more time trying to reinstall it. Unless you are lucky, this is not a simple process. The key is patience and plenty of time.
Clips
The A Pillar trim features a few different types of clips. The two upper clips, closest to the roof are two-staged. This means they require two different steps to correctly release the A-Pillar.
The third is a simple one-stage clip.
Overview
Before we begin, I’d like to mention that this is no easy task. This process in inherently difficult and fiddly due to the design and method of securing the base of the A Pillar to the dashboard.
We easily spent over 15 minutes on each side simply trying to pull the A Pillar out from the dashboard, and spent even more time trying to reinstall it. Unless you are lucky, this is not a simple process. The key is patience and plenty of time.
Clips
The A Pillar trim features a few different types of clips. The two upper clips, closest to the roof are two-staged. This means they require two different steps to correctly release the A-Pillar.
The third is a simple one-stage clip.
Step 2
Using your hands, untuck the upper edge of the A pillar trim from the rubber door seal, and flex the trim away from the seal so you can see the first clip. It is located behind the airbag.
Gently pull on the trim to release the first stage of the clip. You will now notice a gap between the clip base and steel bodywork as indicated in Green.
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Thanks!
Perhaps they broke the retaining clips in the dashboard? Unsure sorry.
Yes I do mean that one, or it’s not sitting in it correctly. I believe the foam is there from factory.