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

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Special Tools Required

00 9 340 DISASSEMBLY AID (2 PIECES) and/or 00 9 340 DISASSEMBLY AID (2 PIECES)

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).

Unclip protective cap (1) with special tool 00 9 340 and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap With Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Detach mucket (1) in area of trim (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque, see 51 43 1AZ in 51 43 SIDE TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Unclip panel (2) at fastening points (4).

Feed out panel (2) from instrument panel (5) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Area

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Installation:

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

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Make sure guides (3) of panel (2) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Position panel (2) pre-installed with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Panel & Clips

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