Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM) 
• Release SEAT BELT SCREW ON FRONT SEAT

Release clips (1).

Pull off panel (2) towards bottom.

Separate webbing.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Door Pillar Trim Panel Towards Bottom

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Installation: 

Following parts of trim (1) must not be damaged or missing:

2 Guides

3 Clips

• Fixtures for expansion rivets
• Belt finisher strip
  Fig 2: Identifying Door Pillar Trim Clips

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