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)
Release Seat Belt Screw On Front Seat

Release clips (1).

Pull off panel (2) towards bottom.

Separate webbing.

Fig 1: Identifying Panel And Clips

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Installation:

Following parts of trim (1) must not be damaged or missing:

2 Guides
3 Clips
- Fixtures for expansion rivets
- Belt finisher strip
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Trim, Guides And Clips
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