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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release seatbelt screw (1) on front seat and feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Seatbelt Screw & Seatbelt Strap

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Release expansion rivets (1) on panel (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets On Panel

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Pull off door pillar trim panel (1) at top towards bottom. Feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Fig 3: Removing Seatbelt Strap

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Installation:

Locator (1) and guide (2) on panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Locator & Guide On Panel

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