OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi interior trim spring clip, part number 3B0-858-137. This retaining clip secures the matching interior trim piece at the factory-assigned mounting point. Its formed spring features provide retention in the mating slot, helping the trim remain seated without visible fastening hardware at that connection.
Technical details
- Original part number: 3B0-858-137 / 3B0858137.
- Spring clip for the assigned dashboard, center-bezel or instrument-panel trim location.
- The product photo shows the formed retaining features and clip profile.
- Verified Tiguan uses include instrument-panel trim and center-bezel retention. Selected CC configurations also use this clip at assigned instrument-panel trim connections.
- Verified 2005–2006 Phaeton uses include instrument-panel side-cover and defroster-grille retention.
- Supplied as one clip. Trim panels, covers and other fasteners are separate.
Common reasons to replace
A lost clip, a bent retaining section or a damaged clip removed during trim service can prevent the panel from seating securely. A panel that lifts away from its intended position or rattles over bumps warrants inspection of its clips and attachment points.
Clip replacement alone will not restore a broken mounting tab or a damaged receiving slot. Check the trim piece and its supporting structure, and identify any additional clips or screws used by that panel. A loose trim panel can have more than one failed attachment.
Installation and service notes
Confirm the exact mounting location in the vehicle's trim diagram and compare the removed clip with this part number. Different positions on the same panel can use different retainers; this clip is not a universal substitute for all interior hardware.
Use the specified trim-removal procedure and suitable tools to avoid marking the visible finish. Recover loose clips before reassembly, inspect the mounting tabs and seat the new clip in its assigned orientation. Align the trim with the receiving points and press it into place evenly without forcing it. Check that the panel is flush and securely retained.
Fitment
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009–2017 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | First-generation Tiguan; assigned dashboard trim / center bezel locations; Transmission does not determine trim-clip fitment | Use only at instrument-panel mounting points specifying 3B0858137; compare the original clip and mating slot. Not later-generation Tiguan hardware. |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 2006 | Engine does not determine trim-clip fitment | Instrument-panel side cover / defroster grille retention; Transmission does not determine trim-clip fitment | Only the side-cover / defroster-grille positions assigned 3B0858137 in the vehicle diagram. Match clip and trim mounting slot. |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 2005 | Engine does not determine trim-clip fitment | Instrument-panel side cover / defroster grille retention; Transmission does not determine trim-clip fitment | Only the side-cover / defroster-grille positions assigned 3B0858137 in the vehicle diagram. Match clip and trim mounting slot. |
| Volkswagen CC | 2010 | 3.6L VR6 gasoline | VR6 4Motion; instrument-panel side cover / assigned trim retention; Transmission does not determine trim-clip fitment | Only assigned instrument-panel mounting slots specifying 3B0858137; match the original clip and side-cover attachment. |
| Volkswagen CC | 2014 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | R-Line; instrument-panel side cover / assigned trim retention; Transmission does not determine trim-clip fitment | Only assigned instrument-panel mounting slots specifying 3B0858137; match the original clip and side-cover attachment. |
| Volkswagen CC | 2016 | 3.6L VR6 gasoline | V6 Executive 4Motion; instrument-panel side cover / assigned trim retention; Transmission does not determine trim-clip fitment | Only assigned instrument-panel mounting slots specifying 3B0858137; match the original clip and side-cover attachment. |
Confirm the clip profile, panel location and mating slot before ordering. The table identifies the verified mounting assignments rather than every trim attachment on these vehicles.