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51 43 251 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)

Remove rest side section on rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE SECTION OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING) .

Remove rear seat.

Release belt nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, (31 N.m.).

Fig 1: Locating Belt Nut
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Lift out expanding rivet (1).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Expanding Rivet
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  1. Unclip panel at top.
  2. Pull out panel towards top.

Feed out seat belt.

Fig 3: Unclipping Panel At Top And Removing
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Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective clip (1).

Belt adjustment fixture (2) must enclose head of belt screw (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Belt Screw In Adjustment Fixture
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