51 43 150 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim For Left Or Right Door Pillar (Bottom)

Remove rear entrance cover strip (2).

Partially remove mucket from B-pillar finisher.

Fig 1: Locating Clips

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Unclip clips (1) in lower panel.

Fig 2: Removing Clips In Lower Panel

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Unclip clip (1) in upper panel.

Fig 3: Removing Clip In Upper Panel

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Tilt upper panel upwards as far as possible.

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clip (1).

Fig 4: Replacing Defective Clip

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

Detach lower panel (1) carefully from upper panel (2).

Fig 5: Detaching Lower Panel From Upper Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clips (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Guides On Trim

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Guides (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.