51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)

Remove panel for bottom door pillar,

Unfasten seatbelt screw on front seat.

Installation:

Fig 1: Unfastening Seatbelt Screw On Front Seat

Remove mucket in area of trim for door pillar at top.

Unclip trim on lower door pillar (1) by pulling inwards, then pull downwards (2) to remove.

Fig 2: Removing Trim On Lower Door Pillar

L7 only:

Unfasten plug connection (1).

Unclip trim on lower door pillar (2) by pulling inwards (A), then pull downwards (B) to remove.

Fig 3: Removing Trim On Lower Door Pillar (L7)

Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips and/or grommets.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips & Grommets

L7 only:

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clamps (1), grommets (2) and/or clip (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Clamps , Grommets &/Or Clip (L7)

Replacement for L7 only (remove and install light):

Release screws (1) and unlock plug connection (2).

Remove light (3) from trim for door pillar (4).

Fig 6: Removing Light Door Pillar Trim