51 43 230 Removing and installing / replacing trim on C-pillar at bottom left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
Remove SCREEN .

Depending on equipment specification:

Pry off speaker cover.

Release screws (1) on speaker (2).

Disconnect plug connections underneath and remove speaker (2).

Installation:

Make sure tweeter wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 1: Identifying Speaker With Screws

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Unclip bottom trim on C-pillar (1) at the marked sites.

Pay attention to retaining tab (arrow) when removing cover.

Fig 2: Removing Bottom Trim On C-Pillar

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Replacement

Modify clips (1), (2) and (3) on cover (4).

1 = Natural

2 = White

3 = Blue

Fig 3: Identifying Cover And Clips

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