51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door pillar (bottom)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

On version with fresh air grille:

NOTE: Front seat is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Version with fresh air grille/light package:

Release cable clip (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Grille Cable Clip And Plug Connection

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NOTE: Illustration shows F01.

Unclip trim panel (1) at marked points (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Marked Points On Trim Panel

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Installation note:

Air duct (1) must be correctly engaged in associated air duct (2).

Guide lug (3) must be correctly inserted in associated guide in floor pan.

All plastic clips (4) must be undamaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct, Guide Lug And Plastic Clips

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