Installing the outer B-pillar trim panel

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

B-pillar trim panel to body
Screw TS5x20	Tightening torque	2 Nm

Fold down the rubber seal (1) and guide it into the trim.

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Measure the protrusion of the side window glass in the lower area (A) of the B-pillar trim panel (1) .
The nominal dimension of the protrusion of the side windows to the B-pillar trim panel is as follows: 1.2 mm ± 0.5 mm
Adjust the target dimension if necessary.

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Adjusting the outer B-pillar trim panel

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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Loosen screws (1) and remove.
Adjust B-pillar trim panel (1) by twisting the hexagon on adjusting elements (2) .
Nominal dimension of the protrusion of the side windows to the B-pillar trim panel:

1.2 mm ± 0.5 mm

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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Position and tighten screws (1) . While doing this, make sure that the hexagon of the adjusting elements does not twist.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

B-pillar trim panel to body
Screw TS5x20	Tightening torque	2 Nm

Once again check the protrusion of the side windows to the B-pillar-trim panel and where appropriate repeat the adjustment.