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

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 341  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front entrance cover strip.  

Partially detach mucket in area of B-pillar trim.

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

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

Fig 1: Removing Trim For Door Pillar

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Installation: 

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

1. 2 Clips
2. 3 Hooks
3. 4 Guides
   Fig 2: Identifying Clips, Hooks And Guides

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