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51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release seatbelt screw (1) on front seat and feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Installation: 

  1. Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Fig 1: Identifying Seatbelt Screw & Seatbelt Strap
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Release expansion rivets (1) on panel (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets On Panel
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Pull off door pillar trim panel (1) at top towards bottom. Feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Fig 3: Removing Seatbelt Strap
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Installation: 

  1. Locator (1) and guide (2) on panel (3) must not be damaged.
Fig 4: Identifying Locator & Guide On Panel
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