51 43 255 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for rear left or right roof pillar (C-pillar, front)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-pillar, rear)

Release mucket (1).

Release screw (2) on trim panel for roof pillar (3).

Unclip clip (4) and remove trim panel for roof pillar (3).

Installation:

Make sure mucket (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket And Trim Panel For Roof Pillar

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) on trim panel for roof pillar (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clip On Trim Panel For Roof Pillar

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