51 47 105 Removing and installing/replacing trim on D-pillar at bottom left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel, see 51 47 172 Removing and installing/replacing flap in luggage compartment trim, left or right .

Release screw (1).

Detach trim panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Panel Screw

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Clip

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