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).

Tightening torque: 72 11 1AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS

Fig 1: Seatbelt Screw And Seatbelt Strap

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Release expansion rivets (1) on panel (2).

Fig 2: Expansion Rivets And Panel

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Pull off panel (1) towards bottom.

Feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Fig 3: Panel And Seatbelt Strap

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Installation:

Locator (1) and guide (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Locator, Guide And Trim

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