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57 – Front doors, door components, central locking

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Front door

1.1

Assembly overview - door hanger

Note

Always replace the screws for the door hinges after the removal.

1 - Door

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ “1.2 Removing and in‐

stalling the door”,

page 47

 .

❑ Setting

⇒ “1.3 Door adjust‐

ment”, page 49

 .

2 - Multi-point socket head bolt

❑ 32 Nm.
❑ Always replace the

screws after the remov‐

al.

3 - Door hinge

❑ The top part is connec‐

ted to the bottom part of

the hinge by the screw

- 4 -.

4 - Screw

❑ This screw must be un‐

screwed in order to re‐

move the door from the

hinge.

❑ 23 Nm.

5 - Multi-point socket head bolt

❑ Installed from the inside

of the vehicle.

❑ Remove bottom A-pillar

trim panel.

❑ 32 Nm.
❑ Always replace the

screws after the remov‐

al.

6 - Door hinge

❑ The bottom part is connected to the top part of the hinge by the screw -4-.

7 - Multi-point socket head bolt

❑ 32 Nm.
❑ Always replace the screws after the removal.

8 - Screw

❑ 32 Nm.
❑ 30 Nm - only for the assembly plant in Russia.

Rapid NH 2014 ➤ , Rapid Spaceback 2014 ➤

Body Work - Edition 10.2018

1. Front door    

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Volkswagen Technical Site:   http://vwts.ru   http://vwts.info

Summary of Contents for Rapid NH 2014

Page 1: ...Workshop Manual Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 Service Service Department Technical Information ...

Page 2: ...terior equipment 69 Passenger protection 70 Trim insulation 72 Seat frames 74 Seat padding covers Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics because their careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road worthiness and safety In addition the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must as a matter of cou...

Page 3: ...lever 30 1 10 Adjusting the bonnet 32 2 Tailgate 35 2 1 Summary of components 35 2 2 Removing and installing tailgate 36 2 3 Removing and installing the locking mechanism 37 2 4 Adjusting tailgate 37 2 5 Removing and installing the tailgate lock 39 2 6 Removing and installing pressurized gas strut of tailgate 40 2 7 Tailgate seal 41 3 Fuel tank lid unit 42 3 1 Fuel tank lid unit Summary of compone...

Page 4: ...er 95 2 3 Removing and installing the door retaining strap 97 2 4 Removing and installing the locking clamp 98 2 5 Door handle and door lock Summary of components 98 2 6 Removing and installing the cap 99 2 7 Removing and installing the door handle 102 2 8 Removing and installing the door lock 104 2 9 Removing and installing bearing bracket 106 2 10 Rear door window 108 2 11 Removing and installin...

Page 5: ...stallation instructions for all panes 155 1 15 Minimum hardening time 156 1 16 Window repairs 156 1 17 Cleaning necessary due to soiling through glue sealing material 157 66 Exterior equipment 158 1 Wheelhouse liner 158 1 1 Front wheelhouse liner 158 1 2 Rear wheelhouse liner 160 2 Exterior mirrors 162 2 1 Summary of components 162 3 Strips and trims 169 3 1 Summary of components trim strips and c...

Page 6: ... Airbag system Overview 224 3 3 Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensioner and battery separation units pyrotechnical components 225 3 4 Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag 226 3 5 Storage transport and disposal of airbag belt tensioner and battery separation units pyrotechnical components 226 3 6 Replacing parts of the airbag system 227 3 7...

Page 7: ...gage compartment trim panel 281 7 Moulded headliner 282 7 1 Removing and installing moulded headliner 282 7 2 Removing and installing the dampings and roof reinforcements 284 72 Seat frames 286 1 Front seats 286 1 1 Removing and installing front seat 286 1 2 Removing and installing the seat upholstery on the rail side seat without height adjustment 288 1 3 Removing and installing the seat upholste...

Page 8: ...Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 vi Contents ...

Page 9: ...nd workshop equipment required Guide bars T30092 3411 1 2 Lock carrier with components parts Summary of components Note Depending on the model version slight differences in the mounting parts are possible Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 1 ...

Page 10: ...ir guide duct 4 Screw Tightening torque 2 Nm 5 Screw Tightening torque 20 Nm 6 Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm 7 Lock carrier top compo nent parts 8 Air deflector 9 Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm 10 Screw Tightening torque 30 Nm 11 Bumper bracket 12 Air deflector 1 3 Service position Carry out the service position Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 11: ...age 28 Remove the screws 3 at the left and right frame side rails Install the guide bars T30092 3411 on the left and right frame side rails Remove top screws 2 The lock carrier 1 can be pulled on the guide bars T30092 3411 by approx 10 cm forwards arrows Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 3 ...

Page 12: ...r 00 technical data body gaps front body Tightening torque of screws Pos 2 is 20 Nm Tightening torque of screws Pos 3 is 30 Nm Further installation occurs in reverse order Note Hoses and lines must not be pinched 1 4 Removing and installing lock carrier with component parts Removing Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 4 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 13: ...T30092 3411 at the left and right frame side rails 2 with the help of a second mechanic and remove the lock carrier with component parts 1 WARNING If the cables of the air conditioning system and or the coolant are separated the drive unit must no longer be started Note The condenser and hydraulic oil cooler must not be tied up to the cables The condenser and hydraulic lines must not be kinked Rap...

Page 14: ... 4 Further installation occurs in reverse order Make sure that the plug connections and the hose connections are correctly mounted during assembly Take the mean of the lock carrier at the frame side rails and between the wings Body Repairs Rep gr 00 technical data body gaps front body Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 6 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 15: ...m 3 Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm 4 Wing support Removing and installing 1 6 Removing and in stalling the wing sup port page 11 5 Interior trim Removing and installing 1 5 2 Removing front wing page 8 6 Foam part Inserted between the wing and the front top frame side rail 7 Damping of interior trim Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 7 ...

Page 16: ...rical System Rep gr 94 On vehicles fitted with a damping first of all remove the damp ing Loosen catch hook 3 and clip 2 Slightly pull the interior trim 1 in the lower area forwards arrow b and then guide it out towards the bottom arrow a Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 8 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 17: ... interior trim out of the wheelhouse Unscrew screw 2 Unscrew screws 3 For this step the bumper holder 4 must not be removed The rear screw 2 can be reached when the front flap is closed Cover the front flap with adhesive tape in order to pro tect it from damage Carefully remove the wing 1 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 9 ...

Page 18: ...ue of screws 3 8 Nm Observe the parallelism and the correct gap sizes Body Re pairs Rep gr 00 technical data body gaps front body The wing support must be loosened when the fitting is carried out 1 6 Removing and installing the wing support page 11 Note Install the wing 1 free of stress Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 10 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 19: ...ease screws 3 and remove wing support 2 Installing Install wing support 2 Adapt wing support with the wing 1 to the front flap and bumper Body Repairs Rep gr 00 Technical data body gaps front body Tightening torque of screws 3 8 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 11 ...

Page 20: ...ove the bulkhead plenum chamber 1 up wards and out of the ple num chamber 4 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm 3 Plenum chamber 4 Seal Note Ensure that the seal is correctly seated when installing the bulkhead plenum chamber 5 Damping Attached to the bulkhead plenum chamber with clamping plates 6 Circlip For attaching the damping on the bulkhead plen...

Page 21: ... the wing web plate 2 Plenum chamber cover Removing 1 8 2 Removing page 14 Installing 1 8 3 Installing page 15 3 Additional cover Fitted on the wing web plate 4 Moulded foam part 5 Seal 6 Moulded foam part Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 13 ...

Page 22: ...ever tool screwdriver wedge The washer is damaged and can subsequently tear Lift up the plenum chamber cover 1 on the edge of the wind screen by hand Pull the plenum chamber cover 1 starting at the edge of the windscreen 6 towards the top and out of the fitting section 5 Remove plenum chamber cover 1 from vehicle Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 14 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 23: ...s This inlay must be removed before installing the plenum chamber cover The plenum chamber cover must be slightly pressed into the fitting section by hand but on no account knock or press in using a tool Carry out the following tasks Wet the fitting section 5 with soapy water so that the plenum chamber covers 1 can be pressed in more easily Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2...

Page 24: ...trical System Rep gr 92 1 9 Noise insulation 1 9 1 Summary of components Note Depending on the model version slight differences must be taken into consideration when removing and in stalling 1 Noise insulation Removing Remove the screws 2 and push out the noise insulation towards the rear 2 Screw Tightening torque 2 Nm 3 Shock absorber cover Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 ...

Page 25: ...mary of components 1 V ribbed belt protection Removing Unscrew screws 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 Screw Tightening torque 2 Nm 3 Snap nut Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 17 ...

Page 26: ...nts 1 Floor covering Removing Unscrew nuts 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 Nut Tightening torque 2 Nm 3 Threaded bores Welded to the floor pan el Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 18 Rep gr 50 Body front ...

Page 27: ...emove underbody panels 1 11 Underfloor trim panel page 18 Unscrew nuts 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 Nut Tightening torque 20 Nm 3 Threaded bores Welded to the floor pan el Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front body 19 ...

Page 28: ...inge Removing and installing 1 3 Removing and in stalling the hinge for the front flap page 23 Setting 1 10 Adjusting the bonnet page 32 10 Spray nozzles Removing and installing Electrical System Rep gr 92 11 Support bar Removing and installing 1 4 Removing and installing the support bar page 24 12 Flap lock bonnet Removing and installing 1 6 Removing and installing front flap lock page 25 13 Scre...

Page 29: ...le 4 out of the opening of the front flap 1 Slacken the nuts 3 on the left and right at the hinge 2 do not unscrew Carry out further removal only with the assistance of a second mechanic Remove support bar 6 from the front flap Only now unscrew the nuts 3 and lift the front flap 1 out of the hinges 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front flap 21 ...

Page 30: ... Installing Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Adjust front flap 1 1 10 Adjusting the bonnet page 32 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 22 Rep gr 55 Bonnet rear lid ...

Page 31: ...the front flap 1 3 1 Removing Remove front flap 3 1 2 1 Removing page 21 Remove screws 2 20 Nm Remove hinge 1 1 3 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front flap 23 ...

Page 32: ...ull the sup port bar out of the rubber grommet 2 Installing Push the support bar 1 into the rubber grommet Pos 2 arrow a Swivel the support bar towards the lock carrier arrow b Check the bracket 3 for damage replace it if necessary Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 24 Rep gr 55 Bonnet rear lid ...

Page 33: ...upling The Bowden cable cou pling is located above the headlight on the driver s side Separate 1 7 Separating the Bowden cable page 28 7 Bowden cable From the front flap lock to the Bowden cable coupling Clipped into the Bowden cable coupling 8 Flap lock bonnet Remove and install front flap lock 1 6 Removing and installing front flap lock page 25 Setting 1 10 1 Adjusting the flap lock page 33 1 6 ...

Page 34: ...al equipment disconnect the plug connection for the contact switch of the engine hood Release the screws 4 12 Nm and remove the flap lock 1 in direction of arrow a from the lock carrier Note Depending on the additional equipment remove and install the contact switch for the engine hood at the flap lock Electrical System Rep gr 96 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 26 Rep ...

Page 35: ...nection for the contact switch of the engine hood Tightening torque of screws 4 12 Nm Install the Bowden cable 2 in the Bowden cable coupling 1 7 Separating the Bowden cable page 28 Adjust flap lock 1 10 1 Adjusting the flap lock page 33 Before closing the front flap carry out a functional test of the operating lever and the Bowden cable Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018...

Page 36: ...w a Take the Bowden cables 1 and 3 out of the Bowden cable coupling 2 in arrows a Swivel the Bowden cable 1 about 90 in direction of arrow b and take the Bowden cable in direction of arrow c out of the support of the Bowden cable Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 28 Rep gr 55 Bonnet rear lid ...

Page 37: ...ry out a functional test of the operating lever and the Bowden cable 1 8 Removing and installing the locking clamp Removing Unscrew screws 3 Remove the locking clamp 1 from the front flap 2 Installing Tightening torque of screws 3 10 Nm Adjust the locking clamp to the flap lock 1 10 2 Adjusting the locking clamp page 34 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front flap 29 ...

Page 38: ...he ball of the Bowden cable into the bracket arrow a and secure the Bowden ca ble in the bearing brack et arrow b 3 Expanding nut 4 Screw Tightening torque 2 Nm 5 Release handle Removing and installing 1 9 2 Removing and installing page 31 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 30 Rep gr 55 Bonnet rear lid ...

Page 39: ...operating lever Pos 1 arrow and detach the operating lever from the bearing brack et 3 When carrying out further work on the bearing bracket 3 re move the bottom A pillar trim panel 4 Installing The bottom A pillar trim panel 4 is installed Push the retaining clip 2 into the operating lever Press the operating lever 1 onto the bearing bracket 3 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition ...

Page 40: ...oned too far outwards or inwards and the contours are aligned The bonnet must latch in the flap lock without using increased force The nuts are not unscrewed only slackened Remove locking clamp 1 1 8 Removing and installing the locking clamp page 29 The mean of the front flap can be taken between the wings by slackening the nuts 6 on the left and right hinges 7 Ensure parallelism of gap dimensions...

Page 41: ... page 34 The front flap can be adjusted in the front area to the height of the wings with the flap lock 5 1 10 1 Adjusting the flap lock page 33 After the flap has been adjusted the locking clamp has been installed and all the connections have been tightened the ad justing buffers can be turned if required After carrying out adjustment work perform corrosion protec tion measures on the hinges 6 an...

Page 42: ...w b Body Repairs Rep gr 00 body gaps front body Tightening torque of screws 2 12 Nm 1 10 2 Adjusting the locking clamp Release screws 3 The locking clamp 1 can now be adjusted in the oversized holes Tightening torque of screws 3 10 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 34 Rep gr 55 Bonnet rear lid ...

Page 43: ...stalling 2 2 Removing and in stalling tailgate page 36 Setting 2 4 Adjusting tail gate page 37 5 Rubber buffer Setting 2 4 2 Adjusting the rubber buffer page 39 6 Ball pin Tightening torque 20 Nm 7 Pressurized gas strut Removing and installing 2 6 Removing and in stalling pressurized gas strut of tailgate page 40 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Tailgate 35 ...

Page 44: ...crews 3 10 Nm on the left and right hinges but do not yet unscrew Carry out further removal only with the assistance of a second mechanic Only now unscrew the screws 3 and remove the tailgate Only if the complete hinge for the tailgate must be removed release the nuts 2 20 Nm In this case the moulded head liner must be unhooked 7 Moulded headliner page 282 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body W...

Page 45: ...vehicle must be standing on its wheels in order to adjust the tailgate The flap lock is directly screwed onto the tailgate It has no elongated holes and therefore it cannot be adjusted The adjusting buffers on the left and right are not used for the adjustment They have the function to stabilise or dampen the bonnet The bonnet is correctly adjusted if in the closed state it has an overall even gap...

Page 46: ...the screws 3 Tightening torque of screws 3 10 Nm After carrying out adjustment work perform corrosion protec tion measures at the hinges and screws Adjust the tailgate on the closing wedge 2 4 1 Setting the locking mechanism page 39 Adjust the rubber buffer on the left and right 2 4 2 Adjusting the rubber buffer page 39 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 38 Rep gr 55 Bonn...

Page 47: ...orque of screws 1 20 Nm 2 4 2 Adjusting the rubber buffer Adjust the rubber buffer in such a way that no excessive forces must be used when closing the tailgate 1 and that it engages in the lock Remove rubber buffers 2 by approximately 2 mm out of the tailgate 1 The tailgate 1 must latch in the flap lock without using in creased force 2 5 Removing and installing the tailgate lock Note If the tailg...

Page 48: ...pen tailgate support and lock it into position Use a screwdriver to raise the locking element 2 and pull the pressurized gas strut 1 off the ball stud 3 Note If the pressurized gas strut is to be re used do not remove the locking device fully from the ball socket otherwise it will be dam aged 1 Pressurized gas strut 2 Locking device 3 Ball stud Installing The installation occurs in reverse order R...

Page 49: ...er finish seal If the seals were detached partially press together the sides of the seal before installing 2 7 2 Removing and installing tailgate seal Removing Pay attention to installation instructions 2 7 1 Installation instructions page 41 Detach the seal for the tailgate 1 from the body flange Installing Press the seal 1 evenly onto the body flange Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work ...

Page 50: ...4 or a nail 1 2 in the direction of arrow a Lightly ress the screwdriver in the direction of arrow b the catches 5 will be unlocked as a result After unlocking the upper latches slightly swivel the unit out of the side panel The lower catches should then extend up wards If the lower area can not be removed proceed as in the upper area Remove the rubber grommet from the fuel filler neck Remove the ...

Page 51: ...ok Summary of components 1 Fuel tank lid 2 Fuel tank lid unit Removing and installing 4 Removing and installing fuel tank lid unit Spacebook page 44 3 Water drain hose 4 Locking mechanism 5 Fuel filler neck 6 Side section Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Fuel tank lid unit 43 ...

Page 52: ...nk lid unit page 42 Remove fuel tank lid unit 1 outwards Installing Perform the installation by pressing in the fuel tank lid unit in the lateral part Latch the fuel tank lid unit for the correct po sition until it audibly clicks into place Note If the latches for the fuel tank lid unit are damaged use a new part Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 44 Rep gr 55 Bonnet rear...

Page 53: ...he hinge by the screw 4 4 Screw This screw must be un screwed in order to re move the door from the hinge 23 Nm 5 Multi point socket head bolt Installed from the inside of the vehicle Remove bottom A pillar trim panel 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the remov al 6 Door hinge The bottom part is connected to the top part of the hinge by the screw 4 7 Multi point socket head bolt 32 Nm Always r...

Page 54: ...talling the dash panel page 244 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the removal 12 Door hinge The bottom part is connected to the top part of the hinge by the screw 16 13 Multi point socket head bolt 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the removal 14 Multi point socket head bolt 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the removal 15 Door hinge The top part is connected to the bottom part of the ...

Page 55: ...Swivel the release lever 3 downwards arrow b and discon nect the el plug connection 4 from the connector station Slacken the screws 7 at the hinges arrows d Remove the screws 5 for the door retaining strap 6 Pull the door 1 upwards arrow e and out of the hinges 8 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front door 47 ...

Page 56: ...ng torques of screws 1 1 Assembly overview door hanger page 45 Observe the gap sizes of the front door Body Repairs Rep gr 00 technical data body gaps front body Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 48 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 57: ...ep gr 00 Technical data body gaps front body After carrying out adjustment work perform corrosion protection measures at the screws and hinges Setting the gap sizes In order to correctly set the gap sizes the screws 2 5 7 and 8 must be slackened at the A pillar The bottom A pillar trim panel must be removed for slackening the screw 5 3 2 Removing and installing bottom trim panel of pillar A on the...

Page 58: ...partment page 249 Setting the gap sizes The screws 3 and 9 must be released for correctly setting the flushness Note Other measures such as aligning the doors towards the top are ineffective The door will drop again at the following overpressures Adjusting the locking clamp 1 3 1 Adjusting the locking clamp page 50 1 3 1 Adjusting the locking clamp Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edit...

Page 59: ... must not be press ed upwards or downwards The locking clamp is used for adjusting the following If the front door adjustment is not flush with the rear door or the side part Carry out the following tasks Slacken the locking clamp 1 by loosening the screws 2 at the B pillar Adjust the door with the locking clamp 2 in such a way that the front door when in the closed state is flush with the rear do...

Page 60: ... the door han dle page 63 7 Lock cylinder Removing and installing 2 5 Removing and in stalling lock cylinder page 57 8 External window channel strip Removing and installing 2 16 Removing and installing the outer win dow channel strip page 81 9 Adhesive pad 10 Screw Tightening torque 2 2 Nm 11 Screw Tightening torque 20 Nm 12 Cap Removing and installing 2 2 Removing and installing the door cover pa...

Page 61: ...inner window channel strip page 80 2 2 Removing and installing the door cover 2 2 1 Removing Remove front door trim panel 2 1 Removing and installing the front door trim panel page 257 Lift off the cover 1 in the bottom area Pull the cover 1 downwards and remove it from the door 5 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 53 ...

Page 62: ...oving and installing the door retaining strap Removing Remove the loudspeaker Remove the screw 2 at the A pillar Remove the screws 3 and take out the door retaining strap 1 through the opening after the loudspeaker Installing Push the door retaining strap through the opening for the loud speaker Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 54 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components c...

Page 63: ...d installing the locking clamp Removing Release screws 2 and remove locking clamp 1 Installing Position locking clamp 1 on the B pillar 3 and tighten the screws 2 tightening torque 20 Nm Adjusting the locking clamp 1 3 1 Adjusting the locking clamp page 50 2 3 Door handle and door lock Summary of components Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 55 ...

Page 64: ...alling cap for lock cyl inder page 57 Remove and install without lock cylinder 2 6 Removing and in stalling cap without lock cylinder page 60 7 Door handle Removing and installing 2 7 Removing and installing the door handle page 63 8 Screw Tightening torque 1 5 Nm The bearing bracket is released from the door by loosening the screw 9 Control cable From door lock to bearing bracket 10 Control cable...

Page 65: ...with the screwdriver at the bottom side from the door arrow b Slide the cap upwards from the lock cylinder 2 4 2 Installing Carry out the following tasks Remove door handle 1 Place the cap of the lock cylinder 2 slightly angled from the top arrow a onto the lock cylinder Press the cap of the lock cylinder 2 onto the door arrow b until the cap with the lock cylinder locks into position 2 5 Removing...

Page 66: ...s 4 and 6 Unscrew screw 5 Remove the screw until it stops 7 so that it exposes the lock cylinder Remove door handle 2 Pull the lock cylinder housing 1 out of the bearing bracket 3 at a right angle arrow b to the door Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 58 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 67: ...ring bracket Tightening torque of screws 5 and 7 3 5 Nm Note During the assembly the lock cylinder housing must be pressed against the outer door panel Further installation occurs in reverse order Then it is absolutely necessary to perform a functional check when the door is opened Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 59 ...

Page 68: ... Guide the assembly tool T10389 by approx 55 mm into the door behind the lock hooks 3 of the bearing bracket Pull the assembly tool T10389 as far towards the rear arrow until the hook unlocks Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 60 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 69: ... Pull the cap 1 out of the bearing bracket arrow b 2 6 2 Installing Detach the door handle 2 in direction of arrow a from the door Push the cap 1 into the bearing bracket arrow b Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 61 ...

Page 70: ...ook 3 of the bearing bracket Press the cap 1 on the door Press in the screwdriver arrow until the hook locks Attach plug 5 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 62 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 71: ... lock cylinder page 60 Pull the door handle 1 slightly towards the rear arrow a out of the support of the bearing bracket Swivel the door handle in direction of arrow b Remove the door handle at a right angle arrow a out of the bearing bracket 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 63 Volkswagen Technical Site http vwts ru http vwts info ...

Page 72: ...to the support of the bearing bracket Install the lock cylinder 2 5 Removing and installing lock cylinder page 57 or the cap 2 6 Removing and installing cap without lock cylinder page 60 Then it is absolutely necessary to perform a functional check when the door is opened Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 64 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 73: ... page 257 Remove the cover 2 2 Removing and installing the door cover page 53 Unclip cap 3 Unplug connector 4 Remove lock cylinder 2 5 Removing and installing lock cylinder page 57 Unscrew screws 2 Remove the lock 1 from the door Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 65 ...

Page 74: ... guided out of the lug in the door lock Pos 1 arrow c Slacken the Bowden cable to the inner door control Twist the Bowden cable 6 by 45 and remove it from the bracket Turn the Bowden cable arrow d until it can be guided out of the lug in the door lock Pos 1 arrow e 2 8 2 Installing Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 66 R...

Page 75: ...cket 2 9 1 Removing Remove front door trim panel 2 Door and side trim panels page 257 Remove the cover 2 2 Removing and installing the door cover page 53 Remove the lock cylinder 2 5 Removing and installing lock cylinder page 57 or the cap 2 6 Removing and installing cap without lock cylinder page 60 Removing the door handle 2 7 Removing and installing the door handle page 63 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid S...

Page 76: ...bearing bracket arrow b Lift the bolt of the control cable out of the support arrow c Take the control cable 2 out of the bearing bracket Pos 1 arrow d 2 9 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Install screw 2 tightening torque 1 5 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 68 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 77: ...window lifter page 76 3 Nut Tightening torque 18 Nm 4 Door 5 Window lifter motor Removing and installing 2 12 Removing and installing window lifter motor page 74 6 Screw Tightening torque 3 Nm 7 Window run Fitted on the flange Removing and installing 2 14 Removing and installing the window run page 77 8 Retaining clip Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal par...

Page 78: ...door cover page 53 Lower the door window 1 so that the catches 2 are visible in the openings on the impellers of the runners 3 Press the catch at the point of the arrow towards the inside and thereby unlock the door window 2 using for example a screwdriver Perform the same at the second catch Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 70 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components cent...

Page 79: ...stalling window lifter motor page 74 depending upon vehicle equipment Then the door window can be pushed to the required working height Lift up the door pane 1 at the rear and swivel it forwards out of the window run 2 in direction of arrow Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 71 ...

Page 80: ...ure that the door window is correctly inserted in the window run Guide the door window pressureless into the clamping jaws arrow b Align the door window to the window frame arrow c Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 72 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 81: ...g evenly into the catches until it audibly locks into place Subsequently proceed in reverse order to removing A functional check must be performed before installing the door trim panel Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 73 ...

Page 82: ...ont door trim panel page 257 Secure the door window with adhesive tape so that it does not slide off Unplug connector 4 Unscrew screws 2 Remove the window lifter motor with the control unit 1 from the supports 3 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 74 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 83: ...3 Raise the door window and then lower it so that the serration can slide in better between the motor and the cable drum Install screws 2 3 Nm Secure the plug connection 4 Code the new window lifter motor The further work procedure occurs in the reverse order to the removal Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 75 ...

Page 84: ...ifter motor 2 12 Removing and installing window lifter motor page 74 Unscrew nuts 3 Unlock the catches of the hoisting drum arrows d and fit them into the door Slide the window lifter 1 into the door and slightly turn it in direction of arrow a Remove the window lifter through the door cutout arrow b and arrow c Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 76 Rep gr 57 Front doors ...

Page 85: ... thread through the door openings arrow c and tighten the nuts 4 Tightening torque 8 Nm Press the hoisting drum 1 through the holes in the door until the catch hooks arrow d lock 2 14 Removing and installing the window run Note Do not bend the window seal while removing Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 77 ...

Page 86: ...ealing lip of the window run from the inside out of the door flange Detach the window run 1 evenly all around arrows a from the door flange 2 starting in the rear area Pull the window run 1 out of the supports arrows b Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 78 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 87: ...dow guide with fabric adhesive tape Dimensions of adhesive height approx 10 mm width ap prox 40 mm Slide the window run into the supports arrows a Press the window run evenly all around against the door flange 2 Press the sealing lip of the door run from the inside against the door flange Push in the retaining clip Pos 3 arrow b Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door i...

Page 88: ...unctional check must be performed before installing the door trim panel Note Pay attention to evenly fitting the window run when installing it wind noise 2 15 Removing and installing the inner window channel strip Removing Remove front door trim panel 2 1 Removing and installing the front door trim panel page 257 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 80 Rep gr 57 Front doors...

Page 89: ...ving and installing the outer win dow channel strip 2 16 1 Removing Note The core of the seal consists of a metal insert If it is bent the seal can no longer be straightened It remains warped Therefore the seal must be fitted on uniformly and without bending it Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 81 ...

Page 90: ...irror arrow b Press the seal 1 uniformly arrows a by hand onto the flange 2 2 17 Removing and installing the inside door seal During the installation in series the inside door seals are provided with a sealing compound which is placed on the door flange and subsequently rolled up Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 82 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 91: ...y removed must be replaced with a so called hammer finish seal If the seals were detached partially press together the sides of the seal before installing Removing Remove the trim panels of the pillars for removing the inside door seal 3 Trim panels of pillars page 263 Remove sill 3 8 1 Removing and installing door sill panel page 271 Detach the inside door seal 1 from the body flange Rapid NH 201...

Page 92: ...or cutout arrow a 2 18 Removing and installing the outside door seal Removing Unclip the outside door seal 1 with the clips 2 from the door 3 Installing Press the seal 1 with the clips 2 on the door Note Check the bracket 2 for damage and replace where necessary Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 84 Rep gr 57 Front doors door components central locking ...

Page 93: ...adio control keys 3 2 Summary of components battery for the foldable radio control key 1 Key with transponder alter nating code 2 Radio container top part 3 LED This LED must flash when operating the ra dio remote control If the LED does not flash when operating the ra dio remote control the battery is discharged and must be changed 4 Battery Removing and installing 3 3 Removing and in stalling th...

Page 94: ...ver Installing Note Before installing the battery it is absolutely necessary to press a random button once Thus the radio container is reset to as new condition and can only now detect a new battery Observe the polarity and the fitting location when installing the battery Insert the battery on the provided point and press slightly until it locks into position between the contacts Clip in the batte...

Page 95: ...tom part of the hinge by the screw 4 4 Screw This screw must be un screwed in order to re move the door from the hinge 23 Nm 5 Multi point socket head bolt Installed from the inside of the vehicle Remove bottom trim panel of B pillar 3 5 Removing and in stalling bottom B pillar trim panel page 267 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the removal 6 Door hinge The bottom part is connected to the to...

Page 96: ... part is connected to the top part of the hinge by the screw 16 13 Multi point socket head bolt 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the removal 14 Multi point socket head bolt 32 Nm Always replace the screws after the removal 15 Door hinge The top part is connected to the bottom part of the hinge by the screw 16 16 Screw 23 Nm This screw must be screwed down in order to remove the door from the ...

Page 97: ... Swivel the release lever 3 downwards arrow b and discon nect the el plug connection 4 from the connector station Slacken the screws 7 at the hinges arrows d Remove the screws 5 for the door retaining strap 6 Pull the door 1 upwards arrow e and out of the hinges 8 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Rear door 89 ...

Page 98: ...ening torques of screws 1 1 Assembly overview door hanger page 87 Observe the gap sizes of the front door Body Repairs Rep gr 00 technical data body gaps front body Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 90 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 99: ...ligned Observe the gap sizes of the front door Body Repairs Rep gr 00 technical data body gaps front body After carrying out adjustment work perform corrosion protec tion measures at the screws and hinges Setting the gap sizes In order to correctly set the gap sizes the screws 2 5 7 and 8 must be slackened at the A pillar The bottom B pillar trim panel must be removed for the screw 5 Rapid NH 2014...

Page 100: ... sizes Slacken the screws 3 and 9 for correctly setting the flushness Note Other measures such as aligning the doors towards the top are ineffective The door will drop again at the following overpressures Adjusting the locking clamp 1 3 1 Adjusting the locking clamp page 92 1 3 1 Adjusting the locking clamp Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 92 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door c...

Page 101: ... clamp is used for adjusting the following If the rear door adjustment is not flush with the side part Carry out the following tasks Slacken the locking clamp 1 by loosening the screws 2 at the C pillar Adjust the door with the locking clamp 1 in such a way that the rear door when in the closed state is flush with the side part wind noise Tighten screws 2 of locking clamp 1 Tightening torque of sc...

Page 102: ...oving and installing 2 6 Removing and in stalling the cap page 99 7 Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm 8 Nut Tightening torque 6 Nm 9 Riveted nuts 10 Door lock Removing and installing 2 8 Removing and installing the door lock page 104 11 Screw Tightening torque 20 Nm 12 Cover Removing and installing 2 2 Removing and installing the cover page 95 13 Outside door seal Removing and installing 2 22 Removing ...

Page 103: ...d installing the outer window channel strip page 123 2 2 Removing and installing the cover 2 2 1 Removing Removing door trim panel 2 2 Removing and installing the rear door trim panel page 259 Lift off the cover 1 in the bottom area Pull the cover 1 downwards and remove it from the door 4 in direction of arrow Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 95 ...

Page 104: ... in the holders 5 2 2 2 Installing Pull the Bowden cable 2 through the cover 1 and secure the grommet 3 Insert the cover 1 upwards into the door 4 Press the cover at the bottom in the door Note The cables are secured in the holders 5 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 96 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 105: ... strap 1 through the opening after the loudspeaker Installing Fit the door retaining strap 1 through the opening after the loudspeaker Tighten screws 3 Tightening torque 1 1 Assembly overview door hanger page 87 Tighten bolt 2 Tightening torque 1 1 Assembly overview door hanger page 87 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 97 ...

Page 106: ...m inner door control to lock release 3 Control cable From door lock to bear ing bracket 4 Clamp Removing and installing 2 4 Removing and in stalling the locking clamp page 98 5 Screw Tightening torque 1 7 Nm The bearing bracket is released from the door by loosening the screw 6 Door handle Removing and installing 2 7 Removing and in stalling the door han dle page 102 7 Cap Removing and installing ...

Page 107: ...penings Guide the assembly tool T10389 by approx 38 mm into the opening behind the lock hooks 3 of the bearing bracket Pull the assembly tool T10389 as far towards the rear arrow until the hook unlocks Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 99 ...

Page 108: ...e cap 1 out of the bearing bracket arrow b 2 6 2 Installing Detach the door handle 2 in direction of arrow a from the door Push the cap 1 into the bearing bracket arrow b Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 100 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 109: ...iver 4 at the lock hooks 3 of the bearing bracket Press the cap 1 on the door Press in the screwdriver arrow until the hook locks Attach plug 5 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 101 ...

Page 110: ...ll the door handle 1 slightly towards the rear arrow a out of the support of the bearing bracket Swivel the door handle in direction of arrow b Remove the door handle at a right angle arrow a out of the bearing bracket 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 102 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 111: ...arrow b Forcefully press the door handle forwards arrow c into the support of the bearing bracket Install the cap 2 6 Removing and installing the cap page 99 Then it is absolutely necessary to perform a functional check when the door is opened Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 103 ...

Page 112: ...alling the cover page 95 Unscrew screws 4 Remove the lock 1 from the door 2 Slacken Bowden cable to bearing bracket Twist the Bowden cable 5 by 45 and remove it from the bracket arrow a Turn the Bowden cable arrow b until it can be guided out of the lug in the door lock Pos 1 arrow c Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 104 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 113: ...in the door lock Pos 1 arrow e 2 8 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Tightening torque of screw Pos 4 18 Nm It is absolutely necessary to perform a functional check because the door cannot be opened if the adjustment of the Bowden cables is not accurate and if they are not correctly locked Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 105 ...

Page 114: ... the cap page 99 and the door handle 2 7 Removing and installing the door handle page 102 Release screw 4 and remove gasket 3 Take the bearing bracket 1 out of the door arrow a Slacken Bowden cable Unlock the bracket 5 and swivel the bracket out of the support in the bearing bracket arrow b Lift the bolt of the control cable out of the support arrow c Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work E...

Page 115: ...able from the bearing bracket arrow d 2 9 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Install screw 2 tightening torque 1 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 107 ...

Page 116: ... stall window lifter page 116 5 Nut Tightening torque 6 Nm 6 Screw Tightening torque 3 Nm 7 Window crank For manual operation Removing and installing 2 14 Removing and installing window crank page 115 8 Manual drive Removing and installing 2 13 Removing and installing the manual drive page 114 9 Window lifter motor Removing and installing 2 12 Removing and installing window lifter motor page 112 1...

Page 117: ... strip page 121 Release cap 5 Lower the door window 6 until the expanding pin 4 and the straddling dowel 3 can be accessed in the window lifter opening 2 Note If this operation cannot be performed due to a failure at the window lifter motor remove the window lifter motor 7 Then the door window can be pushed to the required working height Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018...

Page 118: ... screwing the screw into the straddling dowel as it may fall into the door Withdraw the straddling dowel 3 from the window lifter guide 1 and hence from the door window Note Hold the door window when pulling out the straddling dowel so that the door does not fall down and get dam aged Pull the rear part of the window run 2 out of the supports Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10...

Page 119: ...e the mean of the centre straddling dowel 3 and insert it when the door window is removed 1 Press the straddle pin 4 into the straddling dowel 3 Guide the pane 1 into the door 2 arrows a and insert the window lifter guide 5 Gently tap on the pane 1 to lock it from above into the win dow lifter 5 It must be pressed until the catch locks audibly into place Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Wor...

Page 120: ... Removing Removing door trim panel 2 2 Removing and installing the rear door trim panel page 259 Secure the door window with adhesive tape so that it does not slide off Unplug connector 4 Unscrew screws 2 Remove the window lifter motor with the control unit 1 from the supports of the hoisting drum 3 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 112 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door componen...

Page 121: ...ng drum 3 Raise the door window slightly and then lower it so that the serration can slide in better between the motor and the cable drum Install screws 2 3 Nm Secure the plug connections 4 The new window lifter motor is coded The further work procedure occurs in the reverse order to the removal Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 113 ...

Page 122: ...ape so that it does not slide off Unscrew screws 2 Remove the manual drive 1 from the supports of the hoisting drum 3 Installing Fit the manual drive 1 on the supports of the hoisting drum 3 Raise the door window slightly and then lower it so that the serration can slide in better between the manual drive and the hoisting drum Install screws 2 3 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edit...

Page 123: ... window crank Removing Press together the circlip 2 arrows a Pull the circlip 2 a little from below the window crank Pos 1 arrow b Pull off window crank 1 arrow c Installing Insert circlip 2 Press on window crank 1 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 115 ...

Page 124: ...emove window lifter motor or manual drive 2 12 Removing and installing window lifter motor page 112 Unscrew nuts 2 Unlock the catches 4 of the hoisting drum 3 and slide them into the door arrows a Slide the window lifter 1 into the door Slide the window lifter to the door cutout arrow b and take it out arrow c Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 116 Rep gr 58 Rear doors do...

Page 125: ...hoisting drum through the door openings arrows c until the catches lock into position 2 16 Removing and installing the window run Note Before assembly the gasket contact surfaces must be coated with soapy water so that they can be moved easily and posi tioned on the flanges more accurately Do not bend the window run when removing Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door ...

Page 126: ...ndow frame Pull the window run 1 out of the supports in the door arrows b Loosen both retaining clips 3 of the seal 1 from the door Detach the seal 1 evenly arrows a from the door flange Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 118 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 127: ...y all around against the door flange 2 Press the sealing lip of the door run from the inside against the door flange Slide in the retaining clip 3 arrow b Note The chamfer of the retaining clips must point to the inside of the vehicle If the chamfer points to the outside of the vehicle the crossed out red colour then the retaining clip must be turned around Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body ...

Page 128: ...oor frame Insert the tool T10236 4 between the pane and the door frame towards the unlocking bolt in position as shown in the illustration Detach the fixed pane 1 slightly after releasing from the door frame Carefully push the fixed pane out of the door frame Installing Insert the fixed pane into the door frame Insert the securing bolts into the openings in the door frame and clip in Push the seal...

Page 129: ...d the door frame towards the second unlocking bolt in position as shown in the illustration Detach the fixed pane 1 slightly after releasing from the door frame Carefully push the fixed pane out of the door frame Installing Insert the fixed pane into the door frame Insert the securing bolts into the openings in the door frame and clip in Push the seal of the fixed pane over the door frame and cor ...

Page 130: ...rear door trim panel page 259 Detach window channel strip 1 evenly arrows from the flange 2 Installing Press the window channel strip 1 by hand evenly onto the flange 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 122 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 131: ... the seal can no longer be straightened It remains warped Therefore the seal must be removed uniformly and without bending it Removing Detach window channel strip 1 evenly arrows from the flange 2 Installing Press the window channel strip 1 by hand evenly onto the flange 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 123 ...

Page 132: ...n If the seal is re installed leak tightness and tight fit can no longer be guaranteed For this reason each seal which was completely removed must be replaced with a so called hammer finish seal If the seals were detached partially press together the sides of the seal before installing Removing and installing is only carried out for the right inside door seal The same applies therefore when removi...

Page 133: ...door seal start in the top radius of the door cutout arrows b Sealing joint at the point arrows a 2 22 Removing and installing the outside door seal Note Check the bracket 2 for damage and replace where necessary Removing Unclip the clips 2 and remove the seal 1 from the door 3 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door internal parts 125 ...

Page 134: ...Press the seal 1 with the clips 2 on the door Note The seal 1 must rest directly at the seal of the window run Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 126 Rep gr 58 Rear doors door components ...

Page 135: ...ARNING Wear protective goggles and gloves when cutting hardened PUR glue sealing material and when working with window and cutting cords Panoramic roof cannot be used again after being cut out The all round seal is damaged when cutting which cannot be re placed At the same time the moulding on the contact surface of the panoramic roof is also damaged Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Ed...

Page 136: ...g the window with textile ad hesive tape or protective film e g V A G 1474 7 Pierce glue sealing material with piercing needle in the rear corner Pull through cutting cord and fasten the ends in the T hold ers Cut through glue sealing material around the window Remove window with the aid of suction cups Install panoramic roof Prepare flange for panoramic roof 1 13 Prepare body flange for fitting p...

Page 137: ...ed headliner page 282 Slide blind up to the end position Removing fixing screws for roof roller 1 Push roof roller 2 out of the runner 3 Remove roof roller 4 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Removing and installing roof roller 129 ...

Page 138: ...ns of the manufacturer in the package insert 2 Observe minimum hardening time 3 According to manufacturer s instructions heat up e g with cartridge heater V A G 1939 4 Use for example the double cartridge gun VAS 5237 for processing this material 5 Small cartridges 180 ml for sealing work or if 400 ml cartridge is not adequate 6 When using a 2K window pane component adhesive remove the first 10 cm...

Page 139: ...e taken into consideration when removing and installing the front bumper 1 1 1 Summary of components 1 Screws Tightening torque 2 Nm 2 Screw 3 Front bumper Removing 1 1 2 Removing page 132 Installing 1 1 3 Installing page 132 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front bumper 131 ...

Page 140: ...per on the side guides Detach the front bumper 3 parallel from the vehicle with the assistance of a 2nd mechanic Disconnect the plug connections of the existing electrical com ponents Separate the hose connections from the hoses of the cleaning system if present Electrical System Rep gr 92 1 1 3 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Editio...

Page 141: ...page 132 Installing 1 1 3 Installing page 132 4 Left grid Clipped into the bump er 5 Left fog light Removing and installing Electrical System Rep gr 94 6 Middle ventilation grid Clipped into the bump er 7 Right grid Clipped into the bump er 8 Right fog light Removing and installing Electrical System Rep gr 94 9 Cap Cover for towing lug 10 Bumper mount Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work E...

Page 142: ...t Removing and installing Removing front bumper 1 1 2 Removing page 132 Remove impact absorb er Unscrew screws 2 Unscrew screws 3 2 Screw Tightening torque 8 Nm 3 Screw Tightening torque 20 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 134 Rep gr 63 Bumpers ...

Page 143: ...orque 2 2 Nm 3 Nut Tightening torque 20 Nm 4 Bumper bracket depending upon vehicle equipment Removing 2 2 Rear bumper bracket and runners page 137 5 Screw Tightening torque 2 Nm 6 Rear bumper Removing and installing 2 1 2 Remove the rear bumper page 136 7 Lateral guide section Screwed together with the side part 8 Guide section Tightening torque 2 2 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work ...

Page 144: ... guides Pos 3 arrow b Carry out further installation only with the assistance of a sec ond mechanic Slacken the catches arrows a at the top guides 2 Detach the rear bumper 1 parallel from the vehicle arrows c Disconnect the plug connections of the existing electrical com ponents 2 1 3 Installing the rear bumper Attach the existing plug connections Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Editi...

Page 145: ...ummary of components page 135 2 2 Rear bumper bracket and runners 1 Centre guide section Removing Remove the rear bump er 2 1 2 Remove the rear bumper page 136 Release the nuts Item 2 page 137 Remove the bumper bracket from the vehi cle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 Nut Tightening torque 2 2 Nm 3 Bumper bracket depending upon vehicle equipment Removing Remove the rear bump ...

Page 146: ... nuts Item 6 page 138 Remove the guide section from the vehicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 8 Screw Tightening torque 2 2 Nm 9 Lateral guide section Removing Remove the rear bumper 2 1 2 Remove the rear bumper page 136 Release screws Item 8 page 138 Remove the guide section from the vehicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 20...

Page 147: ...The installation occurs in reverse order 7 Impact absorber depend ing upon vehicle equipment Secured with double si ded adhesive tape 8 Rear reflector Clipped into the bumper The removal and installation is possible without removing the bumper 9 Spoiler Clipped into the bumper Remove the bumper for the removal procedure 2 1 2 Remove the rear bumper page 136 10 Rear bumper Removing and installing 2...

Page 148: ...bumper side Removing the bumper 2 1 Rear bumper page 135 In the area of the sketched out axle crosses mark the centres for drilling four openings using a suitable tool Drill the openings with a diameter of 8 mm Openings for the sensors Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 140 Rep gr 63 Bumpers ...

Page 149: ... step from the inner side of the bumper Trim the openings in a suitable manner in order to avoid dam age to the paintwork The glueing procedure of new sensor holders is described in the workshop manual Electrical System Rep gr 94 After installing the sensors install the bumper 2 1 Rear bumper page 135 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 4 Cutting out the openings for the p...

Page 150: ...s VAS 6452 can also be used or use the window removal set VAS 6888 Special tools and workshop equipment required Separating device for glued windows V A G 1474 A sepa rating device for glued windows VAS 6452 or separating device for glued windows VAS 6888 or separating device for glued windows VAS 861 001 Suction cup V A G 1344 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 142 Rep g...

Page 151: ...in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer in the package insert 8 Observe minimum hardening time 9 According to manufacturer s instructions heat up e g with cartridge heater V A G 1939 10 Use for example the double cartridge gun VAS 5237 for processing this material 11 Small cartridges 180 ml for sealing work or if 400 ml cartridge is not adequate 12 When using a 2K window pane com...

Page 152: ...n of 2 5 0 5 mm with the setting gauge 3371 6 Window pane adjuster Remove the window pane adjuster at the earliest 120 minutes after installing the window pane 7 Fitting section Is part of the windscreen 8 Plenum chamber cover It must only be pulled from the fitting section by hand Remove the plenum chamber cover 1 8 Plenum chamber cover page 13 Install plenum chamber cover 1 8 3 Installing page 1...

Page 153: ...nel Pull the end of the cutting thread 2 through the sealing ma terial into the vehicle interior using the awl Secure the end of the cutting thread with clip 3 against pull ing out Insert the cutting thread 2 with the help of the pipe 1 into the window frame Lay the cutting thread around the windscreen Ensure that the cutting thread is laid at the corners under the windscreen Rapid NH 2014 Rapid S...

Page 154: ... panel 1 4 1 Installing windscreen Note When installing the windscreen a second mechanic is required Prepare new windscreen for fitting 1 12 2 Prepare new window for fitting page 154 Prepare body flange for fitting 1 13 Prepare body flange for fitting page 155 Installation instructions 1 14 Installation instructions for all panes page 155 Minimum hardening time 1 15 Minimum hardening time page 156...

Page 155: ... 5 Sealing section 1 6 Removing and installing the rear win dow Removing damaged window WARNING It is essential to wear protective goggles and gloves when cut ting hardened PUR adhesive sealing material and when han dling the cutting cord Observe the electrical wiring harnesses routed under the win dow when cutting the rear window Protect vehicle interior from glass splinters Remove high level bra...

Page 156: ...o the window Cover the painted surfaces along the window with textile ad hesive tape Pull the cutting thread with the awl through the sealing material towards the inside Secure the end of the cutting thread with the pull handle against pulling out Lay the cutting thread around the rear window 1 and guide the second end of the thread towards the inside Attach the end of the cutting thread to the sp...

Page 157: ...ge for fitting 1 13 Prepare body flange for fitting page 155 Place the window in the fitting location on the body flange with the help of two suction cups Installation instructions 1 14 Installation instructions for all panes page 155 Minimum hardening time 1 15 Minimum hardening time page 156 1 8 Extended rear window Spacebook Summary of components 1 Spacer 2 Rear window 3 Body sheet profiles Rap...

Page 158: ... To cut the window use an electrical cutting device e g V A G 1561 A or a pneumatic cutting device e g VAS 5177 cut ting thread 357 853 999 B or cutting cord 357 845 955 or separating device e g V A G 1474 A Cut back adhesive cement to a thickness of approx 1 mm Removing undamaged window WARNING It is essential to wear protective goggles and gloves when cut ting hardened PUR adhesive sealing mater...

Page 159: ...Note When installing the rear window a second mechanic is required Prepare flange for fitting 1 13 Prepare body flange for fitting page 155 Preparing the window for gluing 1 12 2 Prepare new window for fitting page 154 Adhering rubber buffer onto rear window Gluing on 1 14 Installation instructions for all panes page 155 Waiting time 1 15 Minimum hardening time page 156 Further work occurs in reve...

Page 160: ...ing the cutting cord Removing undamaged side window Protect vehicle interior from glass splinters Remove top trim panel of pillar C and D 3 7 Removing and installing C and D pillar trim panels Spaceback page 270 Remove glass pieces up to the glue sealing material Cover the painted surfaces along the window with textile ad hesive tape Remove antenna plug depending upon equipment Rapid NH 2014 Rapid...

Page 161: ...ment Cover the painted surfaces along the window with textile ad hesive tape To cut the window use an electrical cutting device e g V A G 1561 A or a pneumatic cutting device e g VAS 5177 or cutting thread 357 853 999 B or cutting cord 357 845 955 Note When cutting the window pay attention at the point of the distance clips which are vulcanized to the window Cut back adhesive cement to a thickness...

Page 162: ...rry out the following tasks All the windows are not pre layered as a spare part Note The area where the adhesive bead is applied is neither pre layered nor primed The sealing lip is a component part of a new windscreen Clean edge of the window where glass paint primer will be applied up to a width of approx 20 mm with cleaning solution Next wipe off the edge of the window where glass paint pri mer...

Page 163: ...1 A1 If the body flange was reworked or only partly replaced clean this area again after painting and treat it with glass paint pri mer Note Under some circumstances it is possible that a laser welding seam is not present in the area of the adhesive bead Then the exposed welding seam must be sealed before gluing the window with the window pane adhesive If the laser welding seam 3 at the metal flan...

Page 164: ... after a prescribed minimum hardening time For the 2K adhesive the minimum cure time for all slices is 3 hours or as recommended by the manufacturer on package leaflet With the minimum hardening time is meant the time from the mo ment the window is glued until the vehicle is used During this time the vehicle must stand on a flat surface at room temperature at least 15 C WARNING The vehicle is only...

Page 165: ...e working WARNING When cleaning the vehicle interior the window which was just inserted must not be pressed towards the outside Clean the paint surfaces with a dry cloth Remove the glue residue with glue remover Clean plastic fillings leave glue sealing material to harden approx 1 hour and then pull off Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Glued windows 157 ...

Page 166: ...Front wheelhouse liner 1 1 1 Removing Remove wheel Chassis Rep gr 44 tightening torques for the wheel bolts Unscrew screws 3 Pull out wheelhouse liner 1 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 158 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 167: ...heck the expanding nuts 2 for damage replace them if necessary Insert wheelhouse liner 1 in the wing Install screws 2 Tightening torque 2 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Wheelhouse liner 159 ...

Page 168: ...1 2 1 Removing Remove wheel Chassis Rep gr 44 tightening torques for the wheel bolts Unscrew screws 4 Pull out rear wheelhouse liner 1 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 160 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 169: ...rom exhaust gases In case of damage they must absolutely be replaced Insert the rear wheelhouse liner 1 into the wheelhouse with out any kinks Install screws 2 Tightening torque 2 Nm Install wheel Chassis Rep gr 44 tightening torques for wheel bolts Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Wheelhouse liner 161 ...

Page 170: ...lling 2 1 2 Removing and installing the mirror housing page 164 4 Screw 5 Bearing part of mirror 6 Mirror holder with link 7 Mirror glass Removing and installing 2 1 1 Removing and installing mirror glass page 163 8 Electrical cable with plug connection depending on ver sion 9 Mirror frame 10 Mirror inner lining 11 Damping Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 162 Rep gr 66 ...

Page 171: ...ivel the mirror glass 1 in the maximum position Press off the mirror glass 1 from the holder 2 and the hous ing arrow a for example using a wide plastic wedge Installing Press the mirror glass in the centre onto the holder in the housing The mirror glass clicks audibly into place Subsequently perform a functional test Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Exterior mirrors ...

Page 172: ...ing mirror glass page 163 Release locking tabs arrows Slide out mirror housing from the bearing part of the mirror towards the rear Installing Press mirror housing into the tabs until it audibly clicks into place Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 164 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 173: ...installing the mirror housing page 164 Release the tabs on the reverse side Release the tabs on the front side Remove frame from bearing part of mirror Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Exterior mirrors 165 ...

Page 174: ... 1 5 Removing Remove front door trim panel 2 Door and side trim panels page 257 Disconnect the plug connection 2 of the electrical line 3 for the exterior mirror 1 Unscrew screw 4 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 166 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 175: ...r rear view mirror 1 in the lower area from the door and pull out of the window run 2 arrow Guide the cable 3 through the opening in the door Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Exterior mirrors 167 ...

Page 176: ... the exterior mirror 1 into the provided opening in the door Install screws 4 Tightening torque 12 Nm Mount plug 2 A functional check must be performed before installing the door trim panel Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 168 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment Volkswagen Technical Site http vwts ru http vwts info ...

Page 177: ...vers Monte Carlo front spoiler 1 Bumpers 2 Engine trim panel 3 Monte Carlo front spoiler 4 Screw Tightening torque 1 5 Nm 5 Glue sealing material Monte Carlo Spaceback front spoiler Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 169 ...

Page 178: ...1 Bumpers 2 Engine trim panel 3 Monte Carlo front spoiler 4 Glue sealing material Monte Carlo rear spoiler Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 170 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 179: ...1 Rear bumper 2 Monte Carlo rear spoiler Monte Carlo Spaceback rear spoiler Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 171 ...

Page 180: ...t be de greased with good quality the quality of the glued joint de pends upon this Adhesive mate rials Part number Purpose application range Denomination manufacturer comment PUR adhesive D 172 090 A2 Glue tuning parts to the body Caution Comply with the manufacturer s handling in structions Filling 310 ml Glass paint pri mer for plastic parts D 822 150 A1 Prepare the plastic surfaces before glui...

Page 181: ...rimer and activator Installing the spoiler Clean and degrease the adhesive surfaces with cleaning sol ution D 195 850 A1 Apply glass paint primer D 822 150 A1 to adhesive area on the plastic part 1 and 3 After drying apply glass paint primer D 009 200 02 to the adhesive area on plastic part 1 and 3 Apply adhesive cement 5 D 172 090 A2 Press on the spoiler at a specific point Install screws 4 1 5 N...

Page 182: ... Only apply adhesive cement to the area 1 of the spoiler 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 174 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 183: ...astic part 1 and 3 After drying apply glass paint primer D 009 200 02 to the adhesive area on plastic part 1 and 3 Apply adhesive cement 5 D 172 090 A2 Press on the spoiler at a specific point Install screws 4 1 5 Nm Secure spoiler against moving and ungluing e g with adhesive tape Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 175 ...

Page 184: ... Only apply adhesive cement to the area 1 of the spoiler 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 176 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 185: ...part 1 and 2 After drying apply glass paint primer D 009 200 02 to the adhesive area on plastic part 1 and 2 Apply adhesive cement 5 D 172 090 A2 Press on the spoiler at a specific point Screw in screw 4 1 5 Nm Secure spoiler against moving and ungluing e g with adhesive tape Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 177 ...

Page 186: ... Only apply adhesive cement to the area 1 of the spoiler 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 178 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 187: ...1 Removing and installing door sill panel page 179 3 3 2 Removing and installing door sill panels page 182 3 3 1 Removing and installing door sill panel Removing Release screws 1 and 3 Press the sill panel in direction of arrow A Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 179 ...

Page 188: ...ip the front 2 and rear 3 adapters into the openings if removed Dimensions for installing the special screws Table of dimensions Dimension a 867 5 2 mm Dimension b 758 3 1 mm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 180 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 189: ...56 9 mm Dimension n 54 9 mm Dimension o 52 7 mm Dimension p 50 5 mm Dimension r 48 2 mm Do not predrill holes for screws 2 1 2 Nm they are self tapping Note A second mechanic is required to push out the sill panel 2 Push out the sill panel 3 in direction of arrow A Press the sill panel 3 onto the side rail and slide along it in direction of arrow B Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edit...

Page 190: ... surface of attachments must not be painted Attachments can only be glued to the vehicle after thorough curing of the body paint Adhesive mate rials Part number Purpose application range Denomination manufacturer comment Glue sealing material Betalink K2 Glue tuning parts to the body Observe the manufacturer DOW s instructions Activator Betaprime 5600 1 Prepare the surfaces before gluing to improv...

Page 191: ... of grease lacquer residue and primer Apply activator Betaprime 5600 1 to the cleaned surfaces and allow to ventilate 10 minutes Spray the nozzle of the adhesive cement so that the inner di ameter is approx 8 mm Apply adhesive to all surfaces that come into contact with the side rail With a second mechanic place the lower side of the end piece onto the adapter mounting holes Do not press the upper...

Page 192: ...vaing the side rail check the lacquer on the side rail Cover the painted surfaces in the attachment area with textile adhesive tape Remove all screws for picking up the end piece Heat the glued connection points gradually with hot air blow ers Cut off the attachment with accessible workshop equipment cut through sealing material Remove the old adhesive using a standard workshop tool and an adhesiv...

Page 193: ...llar trim panel 2 Fixing pins Part of the trim 3 Screw Tightening torque 1 8 Nm 4 Foam strip Self adhesive 5 Dowel 6 Grommet Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 185 ...

Page 194: ...the grommets 6 e g using a wedge The fixing pins will probably tear and remain in the grommets 6 Remove the trim 1 from the B pillar Remove residues of torn pins and glue residues from the self adhesive strips 4 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 186 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 195: ...hesive surfaces are free from dust and grease The cover trip must be glued on immediately after cleaning Remove protective foil from its wrapping until just before as sembly The processing temperature is about 21 3 5 2 Removing and installing cover strip of wing Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Strips and trims 187 ...

Page 196: ... Remove glue residues 3 Slide the cover strip onto the wing 2 Detach the protective foil 4 Forcefully press the cover strip 1 onto the adhesive surface 3 at the wing 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 188 Rep gr 66 Exterior equipment ...

Page 197: ...er Cover the painted surfaces along the spoiler with textile ad hesive tape Cut off spoiler from the tailgate cut through glue sealing ma terial and cut off double sided adhesive tape e g with cutting cord 357 853 999 B Remove the spoiler Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 4 Rear spoiler 189 ...

Page 198: ... the protective foil from the adhesive tape on the edges Position the spoiler evenly onto the tailgate Maintain an equal gap of 2 mm from the side tailgate edge Remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape Press the spoiler evenly onto the tailgate Secure spoiler against moving with adhesive tape Note The adhesive cement must dry for 2 hours Do not drive the vehicle in this time Do not drive ...

Page 199: ...t paint damage to luggage com partment and spoiler Cover the painted surfaces along the spoiler with textile ad hesive tape Cut off spoiler from the tailgate with available workshop means cut through glue sealing material Remove the spoiler Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 4 Rear spoiler 191 ...

Page 200: ...nutes after applying the glue sealing material Partially unglue the protective foil from the adhesive tape on the edges Position the spoiler evenly onto the tailgate Maintain an even gap Remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape Press the spoiler evenly onto the tailgate Secure spoiler against moving with adhesive tape Note The glue sealing material must dry for at least 2 hours Do not dri...

Page 201: ...es from the adhesive tape Make sure that the adhesive surfaces are free from dust and grease The letterings must be glued on immediately after cleaning Remove protective foil from its wrapping until just before as sembly The processing temperature is about 21 The letterings cannot be removed without being damaged 5 2 Removing and installing the emblem on the tailgate Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback ...

Page 202: ...ctive foil 3 Place the emblem 1 with the centering pins into the em bossed area of the tailgate 2 Forcefully press on the emblem 1 5 3 Dimensions of letterings on the tailgate Spaceback 1 Škoda lettering a 28 1 0 25 mm b 23 2 0 25 mm c 23 4 0 25 mm 2 Tailgate 3 Rapid lettering d 23 5 0 25 mm e 23 4 0 25 mm f 27 8 0 25 mm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 194 Rep gr 66 Ex...

Page 203: ... the tailgate Rapid 1 Škoda lettering a 28 6 0 25 mm b 23 4 0 25 mm c 23 4 0 25 mm 2 Tailgate 3 Rapid lettering d 23 2 0 25 mm e 23 2 0 25 mm f 28 0 25 mm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 5 Letterings 195 ...

Page 204: ...ckwards Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 Protective cap 3 Trailer arm Removing and installing Carry out the removal and installation accord ing to the instructions of the manufacturer of the trailer coupling 4 Adhesive pad Insert into the hole after re moving the trailer arms 5 Screw 2 5 Nm 6 Power socket Removing Remove screws Pos 5 7 Wiring loom 8 Screw 55 Nm 90 55 Nm 180 Sp...

Page 205: ...pment required Disassembly wedge 3409 1 2 Removing and installing the interior rear view mirror 1 2 1 Removing Turn interior mirror 2 by 90 in direction of arrow and re move from the retaining plate 1 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Interior rear view mirror 197 ...

Page 206: ...Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 198 Rep gr 68 Interior equipment ...

Page 207: ...osition to retaining plate 5 Ensure the mirror is seated parallel and turn clockwise until it locks into place Install cap 4 Install cable cover 2 Removing retaining plate for interior mirror with sensor for rain and light detection Note The retaining plate for interior mirror with sensor for rain and light detection cannot be glued on under workshop conditions Is part of the windscreen 1 3 Gluein...

Page 208: ...2 000 10 or cleaning solution D 009 401 04 WARNING Do not damage the ceramic layer Scratches remain visible Cut a piece of nylon net fabric to the exact size of the retaining plate Note Wear hand protection rubber gloves Apply adhesive evenly on the retaining plate Fit a piece of nylon net fabric onto the retaining plate Continue applying adhesive by dabbing on the nylon net fab ric Once the nylon...

Page 209: ...n els 2 1 Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required Disassembly wedge 3409 2 2 Centre console 2 2 1 Summary of components Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Covers storage areas and trim panels 201 ...

Page 210: ...1 Centre console 2 Armrest Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 202 Rep gr 68 Interior equipment ...

Page 211: ... Remove ing handle for handbrake lever braking systems Rep gr 46 Handbrake summary of handbrake components Apply handbrake fully Unclip the cap on the handbrake Pos 3 Press console approx 30 mm in direction of engine arrow A and unclip from the holders for the dash panel Swivel out console in direction of arrow B Disconnect the plug connection of the cigarette lighter power socket Electrical Syste...

Page 212: ... out the console is done with standard workshop tools A pattern is not required The opening contours are marked as standard on the central con sole from the reverse side arrows 2 2 4 Removing and installing the bracket of the centre console Removing the centre console 2 2 2 Removing and installing centre console page 203 Release nuts Pos 1 Remove the bracket Pos 2 from the vehicle Installing The i...

Page 213: ... 2 4 Removing and installing the sustainer vehicles with armrest Removing Removing the centre console 2 2 2 Removing and installing centre console page 203 Remove armrest 2 5 Removing and installing the armrest page 206 Release screws arrows 4 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Covers storage areas and trim panels 205 ...

Page 214: ...of the armrest Pivot armrest to maximum position of 110 Insert plastic tape in direction of arrow A into the gap between armrest and cover Remove unclip right cover Pos 1 in direction of arrow B The left cover Pos 2 is removed in the same way Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 206 Rep gr 68 Interior equipment ...

Page 215: ...Removing and installing front armrest Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Covers storage areas and trim panels 207 ...

Page 216: ...nd slide out the armrest 1 back from the sustainer 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 2 6 Removing and installing the sun visor Summary of components sun visor Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 208 Rep gr 68 Interior equipment ...

Page 217: ...ft 5 Caps for mounting bracket for sun visor left Remove left holder Unclip caps Pos 5 Unlock the securing clamps for example by using a pair of pli ers VAS 6427 Pos 4 The clamps are turned by 90 Push the holder out of the roof reinforcement and remove to gether with the visor Installing Clip the holder into the opening of the roof reinforcement Make sure that the clamps are properly secured Clip ...

Page 218: ...ol T10517 or T10518 or T10518A and detach the recessed handle by pulling from the supports Arrows Installing Press recessed handle 1 with the supports into the bores in the bracket for the recessed handle Press in the spreader clips 3 until they click audibly into place Press in the cover caps 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 210 Rep gr 68 Interior equipment ...

Page 219: ... the spreader clips 3 are fully pressed in The spreader clips 3 spread the clips of the recessed handle arrows apart when pressing in Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Recessed handles 211 ...

Page 220: ...attery Electrical System Rep gr 27 disconnect and connect the battery Remove the trim panels of the B pillar 3 4 Removing and installing top B pillar trim panel page 266 Unclip the door sill panel towards the top out of the front side rail Unclip the door sill panel until the screw of the automatic belt retractor can be reached Unscrew the screw 1 40 Nm and release the belt deflection fitting 2 fr...

Page 221: ...ostatically before sepa rating the ignition and earth lead This occurs for example by briefly touching the body or the door closing mechanism Disconnect the plug connection from the automatic belt re tractor Release the screw 40 Nm and remove the automatic belt retractor 2 from the B pillar Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Seat belts 213 ...

Page 222: ...m and release the belt deflection fitting 2 from the seat belt height adjustment Screw out screw 1 20 Nm and remove the seat belt height adjuster 2 from the supports in the support panel Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 1 3 Removing and installing the front seat belt buckle Removing Note On vehicles with automatic seatbelt detection system the wiring harness must be separated ad...

Page 223: ...lling the front seat belt buckle Removing Remove front seat 1 1 Removing and installing front seat page 286 Remove the plug 1 from the connector station below the seat Unclip the wiring loom attachments arrows from the seat rack Remove screw 2 40 Nm Note The screw is microencapsulated and must be replaced each time it has been released Before installing the new screw the thread of the correspondin...

Page 224: ...ling The installation occurs in reverse order 1 5 Removing and installing the outer rear seat belts Removing Remove the seat bench 2 1 Removing and installing the rear seat bench page 295 Remove the backrest depending on the vehicle equipment 3 Removing and installing backrests page 298 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 216 Rep gr 69 Passenger protection ...

Page 225: ... of side luggage com partment trim panel page 278 Remove screw 1 40 Nm Remove the end fitting 2 from the mounting boss 3 Remove screw 1 40 Nm Remove the automatic belt retractor 2 from the top part of the rear panel Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Seat belts 217 ...

Page 226: ...backrests page 298 Remove cover from backrest 2 3 Removing and installing entire cover and backrest up holstery page 308 Release nut and remove seat belt Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 1 7 Removing and installing the rear seat belt buckle with lap belt Removing Remove the seat bench 2 1 Removing and installing the rear seat bench page 295 Removing backrest 3 Removing and insta...

Page 227: ...lt buckle Removing Remove the seat bench 2 1 Removing and installing the rear seat bench page 295 Removing backrest 3 Removing and installing backrests page 298 Remove screw 1 40 Nm Remove the double belt buckle 2 from the mounting boss 3 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Seat belts 219 ...

Page 228: ...ect Seat belt buckle visual inspection Seat belt buckle functional check Check deflection fittings and buckle latch Check fixing parts and fixing points 2 1 Test sequence 2 1 1 Checking the seat belt Completely unreel the seat belt from the automatic belt retrac tor or from the lap belt adjusting strip Check the seat belt for dirt if necessary wash it with mild soapy water Owner s manual Rapid NH ...

Page 229: ...wal ac celeration Checking Draw the seat belt out of the automatic belt retractor with a sudden sharp pull No locking effect replace seat belt together with buckle First check whether the belt feeds out and retracts smoothly and whether the position of the inertia reel has changed The second locking function is activated by a change in the vehicle s motion vehicle dependent locking function Thus t...

Page 230: ...ever use lubricants to eliminate noises or to smoothen the operation of the buttons on seat buckles 2 1 5 Checking deflection fitting and buckle latch When the belt system is burdened seat belt attached in an acci dent plastic coated fittings will display fine parallel score marks Normal wear and tear due to frequent use is recognisable by smooth even wear without scoring Check the plastic for def...

Page 231: ...chanic before connecting the seat belt tensioner unit Depending on the accident it may be possible that the belt tensioner was ignited the belt force limiter however was NOT ignited These components are handled in the same way as non ignited components 2 3 Storage transport and disposal of air bag belt tensioner and battery separa tion units pyrotechnical components WARNING The storage is subject ...

Page 232: ...onents head air bag page 239 7 Acceleration sensor for side impact driver s side 8 Pressure sensor for side impact driver s side 9 Front airbag driver s side Removing and installing 3 13 Removing and installing driver airbag unit page 233 10 Control unit for the airbag system Removing and installing 3 7 Removing and installing the airbag control unit page 228 11 Key operated switch for deactivatin...

Page 233: ... the ignition is switched on Subsequently cover the negative terminal After disconnecting the battery it is essential to wait 1 mi nute SWITCH ON the ignition before connecting the battery Nobody should be in the vehicle when the battery is con nected Exception vehicles with the battery located in the vehicle interior In this case you must not be in the range of influence of the airbags and seat b...

Page 234: ...tem peratures above 100 C not even for short periods 3 4 Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag WARNING Driver and front passenger airbag units in an unmounted condition are to be deposited with the impact absorber to wards the top 3 5 Storage transport and disposal of air bag belt tensioner and battery separa tion units pyrotechnical components WARNING The storage is subject t...

Page 235: ...river s side 2 Side airbag unit on the front passenger s side 2 Seat covering 3 Head airbag driver s side 2 Head airbag front passenger s side2 Top trim panel of A pillar 4 Top trim panel of B pillar 4 Top trim panel of C pillar 4 Headlining 4 Restoring ring with slip ring 5 Driver seat belt tensioner with seat belt 2 Front passenger seat belt tensioner with seat belt 2 Seat belt tensioners with s...

Page 236: ...ssenger s side Side air bag unit driver s side with seat covering Side air bag unit front passenger s side with seat covering Acceleration sensor for side impact on the driver s side Acceleration sensor for side impact on the front passenger s side Pressure sensor for side impact on the driver s side Pressure sensor for side impact on the front passenger s side Acceleration sensor for front collis...

Page 237: ...8 After replacement configure the control unit page 229 3 8 After replacement configure the control unit Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle diagnosis measurement and information system VAS with corresponding diagnostic cable Vehicle diagnos tic tester Diagnostic cable After replacing the control unit for the airbag and carrying out the automatic test sequence using the ODIS prog...

Page 238: ...crew 1 9 Nm and remove the sensor 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order WARNING Pay attention to the sequence when connecting the battery Electrical System Rep gr 27 3 10 Installing and removing sensor for side impact on the C pillar WARNING Safety regulations should be observed during handling 3 3 Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensioner and bat...

Page 239: ...n units pyrotechnical com ponents 3 3 Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensioner and battery separation units pyrotech nical components page 225 The switching off and on is undertaken only when the ignition is switched off Removing Disconnect battery earth strap Electrical System Rep gr 27 Remove the glove compartment on front passenger s side 1 2 Removing and ins...

Page 240: ...tall the glove compartment on the front passenger side 1 2 Removing and installing the glove compartment page 249 Connect earth strap of battery Electrical System Rep gr 27 WARNING Nobody should be in the vehicle when the battery is being con nected Pay attention to the sequence when connecting the battery Electrical System Rep gr 27 3 12 Summary of components of steering wheel Rapid NH 2014 Rapid...

Page 241: ...mounting 3 Airbag unit Removing and installing 3 13 Removing and installing driver airbag unit page 233 4 Steering wheel shaft 3 13 Removing and installing driver airbag unit WARNING Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensioner and battery separation units pyrotechnical com ponents 3 3 Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensioner and ...

Page 242: ... the top Lever off the spring arrow A in the direction of arrow B using a screwdriver max total length of the screwdriver approx 170 mm width approx 5 mm Note When unhooking the spring push away airbag unit from steering wheel Repeat process for the second spring Carefully remove airbag unit from the steering wheel and fold back Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 234 Rep ...

Page 243: ...steering column combination switch 3 15 Removing and installing airbag unit on the passenger side Removing WARNING Observe the general safety instructions for working on air bag belt tensioner and battery separation units pyrotech nical components 3 3 Observe the general safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensioner and battery separation units py rotechnical components page 225 Observe...

Page 244: ...nect the plug 4 from the airbag unit 2 Remove screws 3 7 Nm Take the airbag unit 2 out of the vehicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Switch on ignition WARNING Make sure no person is present in the vehicle Connect the vehicle battery Electrical System Rep gr 27 disconnect and connect the battery Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 236 Rep gr 69 Passeng...

Page 245: ...or pyrotechnic compo nents 3 5 Storage transport and disposal of airbag belt ten sioner and battery separation units pyrotechnical com ponents page 226 Removing Remove front seat 1 1 Removing and installing front seat page 286 Remove front seat backrest Remove backrest cover 1 3 Removing and installing the cover and the upholstery of the front seat backrest page 301 Disconnect plug connection 5 fo...

Page 246: ...trical plug connection the person who carries out this operation must discharge himself electrostatically For this purpose briefly touch the door lock for example The installation occurs in reverse order Note Make sure the plug connection is pushed in as far as it can go and audibly clicks into place Make sure that the electric cables are not trapped Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Ed...

Page 247: ...ead airbag 1 Anti twist protection line Used to protect against twisting during installa tion It must be visible over the entire length of the airbag in the installed condition 2 Head airbag On the driver s and front passenger s side with airbag igniter WARNING Observe the safety in structions for pyrotech nic components 3 3 Observe the gen eral safety instructions for working on airbag belt tensi...

Page 248: ...e disposal instructions for pyrotechnic compo nents 3 5 Storage transport and disposal of airbag belt ten sioner and battery separation units pyrotechnical com ponents page 226 Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery earth strap Electrical System Rep gr 27 Disconnecting and recon necting the battery Lower the moulded headliner not necessary to remove from the vehicle 7 1 Removing and inst...

Page 249: ...nical components for exam ple disconnecting the electrical plug connection the person who carries out this operation must discharge himself elec trostatically For this purpose briefly touch the door lock for example Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Airbag 241 ...

Page 250: ...g on airbag belt tensioner and battery separation units py rotechnical components page 225 Observe assembly sequence Prior to the handling of pyrotechnical components for ex ample disconnecting the electrical plug connection the person who carries out this operation must discharge himself electrostatically For this purpose briefly touch the door lock for example First suspend the head airbag 1 at ...

Page 251: ...e stop until the plug lock engages Check whether the anti twist protection line coloured longitu dinal stripes on the airbag unit is visible over the entire length and is straight This ensures that the airbag has not become twisted Further installation occurs in reverse order WARNING Observe work procedure for connecting the battery Electri cal system Rep gr 27 Disconnecting and re connecting the ...

Page 252: ...ew Tightening torque 1 5 Nm Removing Note Disconnect battery earth strap Electrical System Rep gr 27 Remove driver s airbag unit 3 13 Removing and installing driver airbag unit page 233 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 244 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation Volkswagen Technical Site http vwts ru http vwts info ...

Page 253: ...the lateral dash panel covers 1 and 2 e g using the disassembly wedge 3409 Remove the glove compartment 1 2 Removing and installing the glove compartment page 249 Unclip frame 1 Unscrew screws for radio or navigation depending upon ve hicle equipment Electrical System Rep gr 91 On vehicles without radio or navigation remove the storage compartment of the middle dash panel Air conditioning system w...

Page 254: ...move control for heating and fresh air Heating Air Con ditioning Rep gr 80 Remove the right left and centre vents disconnect the plug connection for the switch of the hazard warning light system and the warning light for airbag switch off function Heating Air conditioning Rep gr 87 Remove the top trim panel of the pillar A 3 1 Removing and installing top trim panel of pillar A page 263 Remove scre...

Page 255: ... Remove screws 1 1 5 Nm Remove screw 1 1 5 Nm Remove screw 1 1 5 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Dash panel 247 ...

Page 256: ...nt passenger s airbag unit 1 9 Nm Disconnect airbag unit plug connection depending on vehicle equipment Pull the dash panel out of the supports in the transition area to the windscreen Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 248 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 257: ... all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace 1 2 Removing and installing the glove com partment Removing Remove the lateral dash panel cover on the front passenger side Release screws arrows 1 5 Nm Release screws 1 and 2 in the glove compartment 1 5 Nm Release screws 3 and 4 1 5 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Dash panel 249 ...

Page 258: ... AC glove compartment Detach the plug from the glove compartment light Remove glove compartment from vehicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 250 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 259: ... trim panel 1 from the supports Remove the top part of the steering column trim panel 1 Release the screws from the bottom part of the steering col umn trim panel 1 1 5 Nm Loosen the bottom part of the steering column trim panel 2 from the supports Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 1 4 Removing and installing the decorative trim of the dash panel Removing Remove vent Heating Air ...

Page 260: ...g and installing the cross mem ber for the dash panel Removing Removing dash panel 1 1 Removing and installing the dash panel page 244 Removing the centre console 2 2 2 Removing and installing centre console page 203 Remove screws 3 9 Nm Release screw 2 20 Nm and remove support 1 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 252 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 261: ...r 80 Remove the steering column assembly from the crossmember Chassis Rep gr 48 Remove wiper arms and wiper motor Electrical System Rep gr 92 Remove the plenum chamber cover 1 8 Plenum chamber cover page 13 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Dash panel 253 ...

Page 262: ...out expanding rivets Remove the intermediate piece 3 Heating Air Condition ing Rep gr 80 Remove air guide duct 1 Heating Air Conditioning Rep gr 80 Remove other components attached to the cross member if necessary Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 254 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 263: ...ng loom attachment from cross member Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Dash panel 255 ...

Page 264: ...g foot control Rep gr 46 Brake systems re moving and installing bearing bracket Removing clutch pedal Rep gr 30 Clutch operation re moving and installing clutch pedal Unscrew nuts Pos 2 Slide out strut from opening in central pipe Remove strut Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 256 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 265: ... 2 for power window lifter Electrical System Rep gr 96 and disconnect plugs 3 and 4 Unclip the trim 6 e g Using the disassembly wedge T10383 3409 Turn the nut 7 by 90 at the bottom side using the open end spanner SW 10 and unlock the catch peg Remove screws 5 4 Nm Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door and side trim panels 257 ...

Page 266: ...ions to be loos ened must absolutely be kept when removing the door trim panel Loosen the door trim panel in the specified order out of the clip connections To do this e g use the wide plastic wedge T10383 1 T10383 Pull the door trim panel towards the top and out of the window channel Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 258 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 267: ...Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace 2 2 Removing and installing the rear door trim panel Removing Switch off the ignition and all electrical components Carefully clip the trim 3 out of the door trim panel e g using the disassembly wedge T10383 3409 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work...

Page 268: ...n When releasing the door trim panel there is the risk that dam age may occur on the fixing elements To prevent this the specified location and order of the clip connections to be loos ened must absolutely be kept when removing the door trim panel Loosen the door trim panel in the specified order out of the clip connections To do this e g use the wide plastic wedge T10383 1 T10383 Rapid NH 2014 Ra...

Page 269: ... arrow and un clip the end piece 1 Disconnect the plug connections of the wiring looms from the door trim panel depending on the vehicle equipment Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Door and side trim panels 261 ...

Page 270: ... posi tion of the window crank 1 on a closed crank pulley is parallel to the pull handle 2 The deviation of the window cranks to each other may only be a maximum of 6 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 262 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 271: ...lar starting at the top Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for dam age if necessary replace Ensure that the trim panel is located in the double braided strip of the door seal after the installation Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Trim panels of pillars 263 ...

Page 272: ...sition area to the trim panel of the A pillar out of the supports in the body Remove the straddling dowel 2 Pull the trim panel 3 towards the inside and out of the sup ports in the body Note Before the installation check the straddling dowel 2 for damage replace if necessary Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 264 Rep gr ...

Page 273: ...nt passenger side Removing Unclip the door sill panel in the transition area to the trim panel of the A pillar out of the supports in the body Release the catches 1 and pull the trim 2 towards the inside and out of the supports in the body Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Trim panels of pillars 265 ...

Page 274: ...ing and installing top B pillar trim panel Removing Unclip the cover 3 for the screw marked or unmarked with airbag depending upon vehicle equipment Remove screw 2 1 5 Nm Loosen the trim panel 1 out of the catches 5 and remove it from the B pillar 6 Push the trim panel 1 at the top end out of the supports in the roof Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 266 Rep gr 70 Trim i...

Page 275: ...er is located at the shell and the slider of the seat belt height adjuster is in the top po sition at the trim panel After the installation has been performed carry out a func tional test of the seat belt height adjuster Make sure that the seat belt is correctly positioned and has unobstructed movement 3 5 Removing and installing bottom B pillar trim panel Removing Run the seat belt 2 through the ...

Page 276: ... fixing elements for dam age if necessary replace On vehicles with seat belt height adjuster ensure before in stalling that the seat belt height adjuster is located at the shell and the slider of the seat belt height adjuster is in the top po sition at the trim panel After the installation has been performed carry out a func tional test of the seat belt height adjuster Make sure that the seat belt...

Page 277: ...oosen the trim panel from the retaining clips 2 Push the guides of the C pillar trim panel out of the luggage compartment trim panel and take the trim panel out of the ve hicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3 Trim panels of pi...

Page 278: ...ment side trim panel 6 Removing and installing side luggage compartment trim panel page 281 Release the catches 2 Release catch 5 Unclip brackets 4 Unclip brackets 3 Unscrew from guide from the guide bolts 4 Push downwards out of the openings in the upper area of the trim Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 270 Rep gr 70 ...

Page 279: ... and installing wheel house trim panel page 272 Remove clips 1 In the rear area unclip the clip 4 and the retaining clip 2 of the door sill panel 3 Loosen the door sill panel 3 from the bottom trim panel of B pillar In the front area unclip all the retaining clips 2 of the door sill panel 3 Remove the door sill panel 3 from the vehicle Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3...

Page 280: ... Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace 3 8 2 Removing and installing wheel house trim panel Note To provide a clearer illustration the seat bench and the backrest are not shown in the illustration Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 272 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 281: ...of the sup ports of the body Take the wheel house trim panel 1 out of the vehicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before installation check all the fixing elements for damage replace if necessary Ensure that the wheel house trim panel is placed in the double braided strip of the door seal after the installation Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 3...

Page 282: ...emove the pull handle 5 Remove cover for rear window wiper motor Electrical Sys tem Rep gr 92 Unclip the plastic clips in sequence Remove the trim panel from the vehicle Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 274 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 283: ...emoving Release the screw 8 2 5 Nm and remove the pull handle 7 Unclip the plastic clips 5 in succession Take the trim 6 out of the vehicle Cover for wiper motor 4 Expanding rivet 3 Riveted nut 2 Pull handle carrier 1 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 4 Tailgate trim panel 275 ...

Page 284: ...Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 276 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 285: ...ving body bound rivet 4 Do not remove caps for screws 2 They only cover the screws for the latch strikers of the tailgate Loosen retaining clips 3 Remove tailgate luggage compartment cover 1 upwards from lock carrier Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 5 Luggage compartment trim panels 277 ...

Page 286: ...d in stalling the outer rear seat belts page 216 Remove top trim panel of pillar C 3 6 Removing and in stalling trim panel of pil lar C page 269 Remove wheel house trim panel 3 8 2 Removing and installing wheel house trim panel page 272 Remove luggage com partment light 4 Electrical System Rep gr 96 left side only Unscrew screws 3 Unclip the trim panel out of the supports of the body Run the seat ...

Page 287: ... installing backrests page 298 Remove top part of side luggage compartment trim panel 5 2 Removing and installing top part of side luggage com partment trim panel page 278 Unclip retaining clips 2 from the trim panel 1 Remove screw 3 1 2 Nm for fixing hooks 4 Remove the trim panel 1 in the front area from the locking clamp and the backrest frame Loosen the trim panel 1 towards the inside out of th...

Page 288: ...osition 5 expanding nut Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Note Before the installation check all the fixing elements for damage if necessary replace Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 280 Rep gr 70 Trim insulation ...

Page 289: ...ug gage compartment cov er page 277 Remove the rear deflec tion fitting 1 5 Removing and in stalling the outer rear seat belts page 216 Remove Item 6 page 281 clip Remove fixing hooks Item 4 page 281 Remove fixing hooks Item 1 page 281 Unclip the trim panel Disconnect the plug connection form the luggage compartment light of 12 V socket depending in the equipment installed in the vehicle Run the s...

Page 290: ...emove top parts of side luggage compartment trim panel 5 2 Removing and installing top part of side luggage com partment trim panel page 278 Fold back backrests Put the steering wheel into the lowest position by means of the adjustment functions Vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox Engage the 2nd gear with the shift lever Vehicles with an automatic gearbox Select the driving position S with the s...

Page 291: ...r seals Carefully lower the moulded headliner 1 with the assistance of a 2nd mechanic risk of fracture Remove the moulded headliner through the tailgate opening Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 7 Moulded headliner 283 ...

Page 292: ... and installing the dampings and roof reinforcements Removing Remove the moulded headliner 7 1 Removing and installing moulded headliner page 282 Cut the dampings and the roof reinforcements 1 and 2 into strips of approx 9 cm width Pos 3 using a carpet knife dotted lines Detach the strips 3 from the roof Cut back the glue residues 4 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 284 ...

Page 293: ... glue D 190 MKD A3 on the front and rear 2 damping and roof reinforcements 1 Apply the glue beads according to the following dimensions Dimension a 33 mm 2 mm Dimension b 25 mm 2 mm Dimension c 92 mm 2 mm Fully press the dampings and the roof reinforcements 1 and 2 against the roof Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 7 Moulded headliner 285 ...

Page 294: ... position by means of the longi tudinal adjustment Unscrew the rear screws 1 and 3 Put the seat into the rearmost position by means of the longi tudinal adjustment Unscrew the front screws 2 and 4 Remove seat from vehicle Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 286 Rep gr 72 Seat frames ...

Page 295: ...he corresponding hole in the floor via a centering pin 5 on the tunnel side Put the seat into the rearmost position by means of the longi tudinal adjustment Tighten the front screw 4 on the tunnel side 40 Nm Tighten the front screw 2 on the rail side 40 Nm Put the seat into the foremost position by means of the longi tudinal adjustment Tighten the rear screw 3 on the tunnel side 40 Nm Tighten the ...

Page 296: ...p holstery on the rail side seat without height adjustment Removing Remove front seat 1 1 Removing and installing front seat page 286 Remove screw 1 1 Nm Lever the cap 5 out of the backrest adjustment lever 4 Detach the backrest adjustment lever 4 Note The backrest adjustment lever 4 cannot be detached from the adjustable axle without being destroyed Open the bottom fixing latch of the seat uphols...

Page 297: ...ving and installing the seat up holstery on the rail side seat with height adjustment Removing Remove front seat 1 1 Removing and installing front seat page 286 Remove screw 1 1 Nm Lever the cap 5 out of the backrest adjustment lever 6 Detach the backrest adjustment lever 6 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Front seats 289 ...

Page 298: ... small screwdriver Pull down the handle of the adjusting lever 4 Note To provide a better overview the retaining clip is shown in the illustration in its removed condition Remove retaining clip 3 from adjusting lever 4 Open the bottom fixing latch of the seat upholstery 2 and press the support from the wire strap Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 290 Rep gr 72 Seat frame...

Page 299: ...ent 1 3 Removing and installing the seat upholstery on the rail side seat with height adjustment page 289 Release the screws 1 4 5 Nm and remove the operating lever 2 Installing The installation occurs in reverse order 1 5 Removing and installing the seat trim panel on the tunnel side Removing Remove front seat 1 1 Removing and installing front seat page 286 Remove the front belt buckle 1 3 Removi...

Page 300: ...ide a better overview the retaining clip is shown in the illustration in its removed condition Pull up the handle 1 and press the metal tab of the retaining clip 2 towards the inside using a small screwdriver Pull down the handle of the adjusting lever 3 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 292 Rep gr 72 Seat frames ...

Page 301: ... 291 Remove the seat trim panel on the rail side Seat without height adjustment 1 2 Removing and installing the seat upholstery on the rail side seat without height adjustment page 288 Seat with height adjustment 1 3 Removing and installing the seat upholstery on the rail side seat with height adjustment page 289 Remove the cover and the upholstery of the front seat backrest 1 3 Removing and insta...

Page 302: ...Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 294 Rep gr 72 Seat frames ...

Page 303: ...y and with a sudden motion in the direction of arrow Guide the seat bench 1 in direction of arrow on both sides out of the crash hooks 2 on the left and right Disconnect the plug connections for heating prior to removing the seat bench depending on the vehicle equipment Take the seat bench 1 out of the vehicle Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rear seats 295 ...

Page 304: ... seat bench heating de pending on vehicle equipment Before assembling the seat bench 2 replace the mounting grommets as these parts are not designed for reuse Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 296 Rep gr 72 Seat frames ...

Page 305: ...row on both sides with the crash hooks 1 into the mounting grommets 2 until they audibly click into place Note Check seat bench for firm seating after installing Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rear seats 297 ...

Page 306: ...for clamp Release the screw 1 9 Nm and remove the clamp 3 from the support 2 Unhook backrest from the middle positions arrow A Push the seat backrest out of the bolts arrow B Disconnect the plug connections for heating prior to removing the backrest depending on the vehicle equipment Installing The installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 29...

Page 307: ...buckle page 214 Remove the seat trim panel on the tunnel side 1 5 Removing and installing the seat trim panel on the tun nel side page 291 Remove the seat trim panel on the rail side Seat without height adjustment 1 2 Removing and installing the seat upholstery on the rail side seat without height adjustment page 288 Seat with height adjustment 1 3 Removing and installing the seat upholstery on th...

Page 308: ...the upholstery 3 Remove the front seat cushion 1 from the seat rack 2 Installing Attach the cover 1 with new upholstery retaining clips 2 at the indicated points 3 using the upholstery clip pliers V A G 1634 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 300 Rep gr 74 Seat padding covers ...

Page 309: ...tallation of the components is descri bed for the left seat The same applies for the removal and the installation of the components for the right seat Remove front seat 1 1 Removing and installing front seat page 286 Pull out the headrest Remove the front belt buckle 1 3 Removing and installing the front seat belt buckle page 214 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Cover...

Page 310: ... seat upholstery on the rail side seat with height adjustment page 289 Unhook the clamping section in the bottom area of the cover Roll up the cover 1 at the upholstery 3 and while doing so remove all the upholstery retaining clips 2 Roll up the cover on the backside 2 at the upholstery 3 and while doing so remove both upholstery retaining clips 1 Roll up the cover 2 further and remove via the two...

Page 311: ...er both headrest guides and remove it from the backrest frame 2 Installing Slide the upholstery onto the backrest frame Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 1 Covers and upholstery of the front seats 303 ...

Page 312: ...lstery retaining clips 2 at the indicated points 3 using the upholstery clip pliers V A G 1634 Further installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 304 Rep gr 74 Seat padding covers ...

Page 313: ...34 2 2 Removing and installing cover and seat upholstery Removing Remove the seat bench 2 1 Removing and installing the rear seat bench page 295 Separate all the upholstery retaining clips arrow all around the underside of the seat bench Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rear covers and seat upholstery 305 ...

Page 314: ... up the cover 1 all around Remove all the upholstery retaining clips 3 Remove the cover 1 from the upholstery 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 306 Rep gr 74 Seat padding covers ...

Page 315: ...ach the cover 1 with new upholstery retaining clips 3 to the upholstery 2 using the upholstery clip pliers V A G 1634 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rear covers and seat upholstery 307 ...

Page 316: ...oving and installing backrests page 298 Open the double braided strip 2 of the cover 1 on the rear side of the backrest and fold up in direction of arrow B Remove all the upholstery retaining clips arrow A on both sides Roll up the cover on the sides Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 308 Rep gr 74 Seat padding covers ...

Page 317: ... Remove all the upholstery retaining clips 3 on the front side Remove the cover 1 from the upholstery 2 Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rear covers and seat upholstery 309 ...

Page 318: ... to the upholstery 2 using the upholstery clip pliers V A G 1634 Note On vehicles with armrest replace the upholstery retaining clips in the area of the armrest cutout arrows Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 310 Rep gr 74 Seat padding covers ...

Page 319: ... Further installation occurs in reverse order Rapid NH 2014 Rapid Spaceback 2014 Body Work Edition 10 2018 2 Rear covers and seat upholstery 311 ...

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