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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).

Fig 1: Releasing Belt Nut
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Installation: 

Tightening torque, 31 Nm.

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.
Fig 3: Pulling Out Panel Towards Top
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Feed out seat belt.

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).

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