51 43 148 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Panel For Left Or Right Door Pillar (Top) (Coupe)

1. Unclip side trim panel in area of door pillar trim panel.

Lever out cap (1).

Release screw (2) and detach seatbelt strap (5).

Installation: 

1. Tightening Torque, (44 N.m.).
2. Fit rosette (3) and spacer bush (4).
   Fig 1: Identifying Seatbelt Strap Screw

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Release expansion rivets (1) on trim (2).

Fig 2: Locating Expansion Rivets On Trim

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Pull off door pillar trim panel (1) at top towards bottom. Feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Installation: 

1. Insert trim panel (1) at top correctly into locators (3).
   Fig 3: View Of Door Pillar Trim Panel

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