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).

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Strap

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 72 11 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46 .

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

Fig 2: Removing 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 And Guide On Panel

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