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

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When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (bottom).
Pull off mucket at front and rear in working area

Release plastic rivets (2).

Pull out lower section of trim panel for door pillar (1) towards bottom and set down.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Pillar And Plastic Rivets

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Unclip upper part of trim panel (2) in marked area (1).

Pull out trim panel (2) downwards.

Installation:

Refit mucket correctly.

Complete removal only:

Release BELT SCREW on front seat.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Strap, Trim Panel And Marked Area

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NOTE: Graphic is only an example.

Installation:

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

Replacement

Modify clips (2) for trim panel (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Guides, Clips And Trim Panel

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