51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door pillar (bottom)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially detach mucket in area of B-pillar trim.

Insert special tool 00 9 341 (removal aid) under rear entrance cover strip (inside).

Unclip trim for door pillar (2) by pulling inwards (1), then pull downwards to remove.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool Under Rear Entrance Cover Strip

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Installation:

Following parts of trim for door pillar (1) must not be damaged or missing:

2 Clips

3 Hook

4 Guides

Fig 2: Identifying Door Pillar (1), Clips (2), Hooks (3) And Guides (4)

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