51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear side trim panel

Lever out cap (1).

Release screw (2) and detach seatbelt strap.

Tightening torque = 36 Nm.

Installation:

Check that spacer bushing (3) and rubber ring (4) are in correct position.

Fig 1: Cap, Screw, Spacer Bushing And Rubber Ring

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Detach mucket (1) in area of panel (4).

Release panel (4) at clip (2).

Feed out panel (4) in direction of arrow from door pillar.

Feed out seatbelt strap (3) and remove panel (3).

Fig 2: Mucket, Panel, Clip, Seatbelt Strap And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Clip (1) and guide (2) of panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Clip, Guide And Panel

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