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51 43 251 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)

Detach panel (1) towards inside from panel for roof pillar (3).

Detach chest strip (2) upwards from panel for roof pillar (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Chest Strip Upwards From Panel For Roof Pillar
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Release screw (1).

Detach panel for roof pillar (5) downwards from clip (2).

Detach panel for roof pillar (5) inwards from retainer (3) and clip (4) and feed out.

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Pillar & Clip
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Installation: 

Clips (1) and guides (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, detach retainer (3) from panel for roof pillar and attach to body.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips & Guides
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