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51 43 012 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel Upper Section

Special tools required: 

WARNING:

Risk of injury!

There is a danger of trapping when working in the area of the convertible top system.

Make sure convertible top is not actuated during work.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unclip trim (1) for belt deflector with a suitable plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Deflector Trim
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Release screw (1) and remove belt deflection fitting (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ .

Unclip trim (3).

Release screw (4).

Unclip side trim panel upper section (5) with special tool 00 9 317 from retainers.

Feed side trim panel upper section (5) out of seat belt and lay to one side.

Installation: 

Make sure trim (3), side trim panel upper section (5) and belt guide are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Uncliping Side Trim Panel Upper Section Using Special Tool 00 9 317
G06176873Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: