51 47 080 Removing and installing/replacing trim on B-pillar on left or right

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Remove cover strip at front entrance. Refer to 51 47 065 Removing and installing/replacing finishing strip at front left or right entrance .

Remove door detent (1).

Release expansion rivet (4).

Lever out mucket (5) and seal (6).

Lever out trim (2) on B-pillar from cover strip (3) at entrance and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Installation:

Following components on trim (1) of B-pillar must not be damaged or missing:

2 Support

3 Washers

4 Guide

Replacement only:

Detach transportation protection for guide (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Components

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