51 43 201 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left Or Right

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

WARNING:

FOLLOW safety instructions for working on vehicles with airbag systems.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).

Lever out clip (1) with special tool 00 9 317 .

If necessary, detach mucket in area of A-pillar panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip

G04767999

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 51 43 2AZ . See SIDE TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS for specs.

Make sure clip (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip

G04768000

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Pull out trim for front roof pillar towards inside/top.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Trim For Front Roof Pillar

G04768001

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Installation:

Clips (1 and 2) on instrument panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips On Instrument Panel

G04768002

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) of panel (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Clips Of Panel

G04768003

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Do not damage head airbag (2) during installation.

Fig 6: Identifying Head Airbag And Grommets

G04768004

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