51 13 396 Removing and installing/replacing door post cover (outside B-pillar)

Prerequisite:

Open both doors.

Raise cover plate (1) in bottom area, unclip hooks (2), and pull out fittings (3) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Unclipping Hooks

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Release screws (1) on center cover (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Center Cover

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Release cover B-pillar (3) from Dual-Look (4) from bottom, from the bottom feed out clips (1) and guide (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover B-Pillar, Clips And Guide

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Installation note:

Visually inspect parallelism of cover (2) with respect to front and rear door window (1).

Dimensions of cover (2) with respect to door window glass (2):

A = 8 ± 1.3 mm

B= 8 ± 0.8 mm

Measuring point approx. 50 mm beneath roof strip (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Window Glass Dimensions Of Cover

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After adjustment, tighten screw (1).

Apply pressure to lock Dual-Look (4) onto cover (3).

Tighten screw (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Screw, Roof Strip And Cover

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