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).

Tightening torque: 72 11 1AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS

Fig 1: Seatbelt Screw And Seatbelt Strap

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

Fig 2: Expansion Rivets And Panel

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Pull off panel (1) towards bottom.

Feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Fig 3: Panel And Seatbelt Strap

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Installation:

Locator (1) and guide (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Locator, Guide And Trim

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