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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Snap trim (2) out of clips (1) at bottom.

Feed out trim (2) for door pillar from entrance cover strip (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim And Clips

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Partially detach mucket in area of B-pillar panel.

Carefully feed out bottom trim (1) from top trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bottom Trim And Top Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Guides (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Guides And Trim

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