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51 43 252 Replacing trim panel for rear left or right roof pillar (D-pillar)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Detach mucket (1) in area of trim panel for roof pillar (4).

Remove screws (2) and (3).

Unclip trim panel for roof pillar (4) at mounting points (5) in direction of arrow.

Feed trim panel for roof pillar (4) upwards out of trim (6) and remove.

Installation: 

Make sure trim panel for roof pillar (4) is correctly seated in trim (6).

Fig 1: Roof Pillar, Trim, Mucket And Screw
G04788778Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Feed in trim panel for roof pillar (2) preassembled with clips (1) first at bottom, then position on associated bores and clip into place.

Fig 2: Roof Pillar And Screw
G04788779Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.