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) .

Detach mucket (1) in area of panel (2).

Pull off panel (2) towards bottom.

Complete removal only:

Release belt screw on front seat.

Feed out belt strap (3) from trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket And Belt Strap

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Installation:

Guides (1) and clips (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides And Clips On Trim

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