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

WARNING: FOLLOW safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).

Unclip and remove sealing cap (1) using special tool 00 9 340 .

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Cap Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Detach edge protector (1) in area of trim (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 43 1AZ .

Detach trim (2) at clips (4).

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

Installation:

Make sure trim (2) and mucket (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore and attach to trim (2).

Clip trim (2) with catch (3) into instrument panel.

Position trim (2) on associated bores of clips (1) and clip into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim, Catch And Clips

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