51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door pillar (bottom)

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Special tools required:

00 9 322 , see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Version with fresh-air grille:

Lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 322 .

Fig 1: Levering Out Trim With Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Version with fresh-air grille:

Unscrew screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Fresh-Air Grille Screws

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Move front seat forwards.

Detach mucket in area of trim (2).

Detach trims (2 and 4) at clips (1) in inward direction.

Detach trim (2) at catch (3) from trim (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Trims And Clips

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Installation:

Clips (1) and guides (3) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Guides On Trim

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