51 43 251 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Panel For Left Or Right Rear Roof Pillar (C - Pillar)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rest side section . See 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT SIDES OF BACKREST ON REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING) .
Version with 3rd seat row:
- Remove trim on C-pillar at bottom . See 51 43 230 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON C-PILLAR AT BOTTOM LEFT OR RIGHT (3RD SEAT ROW) .
Lever out cap (1) and release screw underneath.
Release clip (2) and screw (3).
Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove trim (4).
Complete removal only:
Release screw for seat belt. See 72 11 092 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BELT .
Feed trim (4) out of seat belt.