51 43 201 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim For Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left Or Right

Special tools required:

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 protective cap (1) with special tool 00 9 340 and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap With Special Tool 00 9 340

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Detach mucket (1) in area of trim (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 43 1AZ .

Unclip panel (2) at fastening points (4).

Feed out panel (2) from instrument panel (5) and remove.

Fig 2: Detaching Mucket And Removing Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Make sure guides (3) of panel (2) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Position panel (2) pre-installed with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.

Fig 3: Panel, Clips And Guides

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