51 47 105 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On D-Pillar At Bottom Left Or Right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel  on left or right. See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Catches on trim (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim

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Release screws (1).

Release trim (2) at clip (3) and remove towards inside.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clip (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Trim

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