51 43 150 Removing and Installing or Replacing Trim For Left or Right Door Pillar (Bottom)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front entrance cover strip  See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ENTRANCE COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT 

Release screw (1).

Remove nozzle (2) in direction of arrow from trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Nozzle, Trim & Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Partially detach mucket in area of B-pillar panel.

Unclip panel (1) in direction of arrow from B-pillar.

If necessary, lever clips (2) out of grommets in B-pillar.

Fig 3: Identifying Panel & Clips

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

If necessary, release screws (3) and remove holder (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Grommets & Holder

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Installation: 

Following parts of panel for door trim (5) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Clips
2. Sound insulation
3. Air duct
4. Plate
   Fig 5: Identifying Sound Insulation, Air Duct & Plate

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