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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Seat belt strap only has to be detached for complete removal or replacement.

Lever out sealing cap (1).

Release screw (2) and pull off seat belt strap.

Tightening torque: 72 11 2AZ .

Installation note:

Fig 1: Door Post, Sealing Cap And Screw

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Make sure position of encoding (3) is correct.

Renew protective cap (1) after each disassembly.

Detach edge protection (1) in area of trim panel (3).

Detach trim panel (3) from clips (2).

Feed out trim panel (3) from door post in direction of arrow.

Feed out seat belt strap (4) and remove from trim panel (3).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Trim Panel From Clips

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Installation note:

Insert trim panel (1) with guide lugs (2) in corresponding openings (3) in roof pillar (4).

Slide trim panel (1) upwards until guides (2) fit correctly.

Fig 3: Roof Pillar, Trim Panel And Guide Lugs

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