Air Inlet Trim:

Release welded joint (1).

Fig 1: Removing Air Inlet Trim

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Lever air inlet trim (3) out of door trim (5) as follows:

• Release lock (2)
• Lever out guides (4) of air inlet trim (3) towards front

Installation: 

Following parts of air inlet trim (4) must not be damaged:

1. Guides
2. Lock

Fig 2: Inserting Air Inlet Trim

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Insert air inlet trim (4) in reverse order, refer to one work step previously.

Air inlet trim (4) is secured by screwing a metal nut onto plastic pin (3).

Tightening torque 51 41 7AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .