51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove panel for door pillar (bottom), see 51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door pillar (bottom) .

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

Pull off panel (2) towards bottom.

Complete removal only: 

Release belt screw  on front seat, see 72 11 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BELT .

Feed out belt strap (3) from trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Strap And Panel

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Installation: 

Guides (1) and clips (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides, And Clips With Trim

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