51 43 148 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim On Left Or Right Door Pillar (Top)

Lever out protective cap (1) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque: 2 Nm

Detach panel (2) from clip (5) towards inside.

Only if replacing, release belt strap (3) (see last work step).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (5).

Make sure door seal (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap, Panel, Door Seal And Clip

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Version with light package:

Release cable holder (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation:

Make sure LED (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holder And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 36 Nm

Feed out belt strap from trim for door pillar.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw

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