51 43 201 Removing and installing/replacing panel for roof pillar at front (A-pillar), left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 341

WARNING: Follow Safety Instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).

Unclip protective cap (1) with special tool 00 9 341 and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap And Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Release mucket (1) in area of trim for front roof pillar (2).

Release screw (3), For tightening torque refer to 51 43 1AZ in 51 43 SIDE TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Unclip trim for front roof pillar (2) from mounting point (4).

Feed trim for front roof pillar (2) out of instrument panel trim (5) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Mucket, Trim, Screw And Mounting Point

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Installation:

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore.

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1).

Make sure guides (3) of trim for front roof pillar (2) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Position trim for front roof pillar (2) preassembled with clip (1) on associated bore and clip into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip, Guides And Front Roof Pillar

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