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51 43 259 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear roof pillar (D-pillar), left or right

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Work is described on the right side, left side is secured only by one expander rivet.

Release expander rivet (1) and (right side only) (2).

Release trim (5) with special tool 00 9 317  at clips (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully remove trim (5) to avoid damaging the roofliner.

Feed out belt (6).

Installation: 

Mucket must overlap trim (5) along dashed line (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Overlap Trim Dashed Line Area
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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Clips
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