51 43 259 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for rear roof pillar (D-pillar), left or right

Detach trim panel (1) inwards from clips (2) and remove.

For complete removal only on version with 3rd row of seats:

Thread seatbelt (3) out of trim panel (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim, Clips And Seat Belt

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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