51 43 150 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim For Left Or Right Door Pillar (Bottom)

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

Version with fresh-air grille:

Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 322.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim With Special Tool

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Version with fresh-air grille:

Unscrew screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Move front seat forwards.

Detach mucket in area of trim (2).

Detach trims (2 and 4) at clips (1) in inward direction.

Detach trim (2) at catch (3) from trim (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Trims At Catch

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Installation:

Clips (1) and guides (3) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Guides On Trim

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