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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP
Remove REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

On version with fresh air grille:

Remove TOP TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST

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 Door Pillar Plug Connection

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NOTE: Graphic shows F01.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel Marked Points

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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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