51 13 396 Removing and installing/replacing door post cover (outside B-pillar)

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Prerequisite

FRONT SIDE WINDOW correctly adjusted.
REAR SIDE WINDOW correctly adjusted.

Open both doors.

Raise cover plate (1) in bottom area, unclip hooks (2), and pull out fittings (3) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Raising Cover Plate

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Release screws (1) on center cover (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Center Cover

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Release cover B-pillar (3) from Dual-Look (4) from bottom, from the bottom feed out clips (1) and guide (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover B-Pillar, Dual Lock, Clips And Guide

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Installation note:

Visually inspect parallelism of cover (2) with respect to front and rear door window (1).

Dimensions of cover (2) with respect to door window glass (2):

= 8 ± 1.3 mm
= 8 ± 0.8 mm

Measuring point approx. 50 mm beneath roof strip (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cover B-Pillar, Dual-Look, Clips And Guide

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After adjustment, tighten screw (1).

Apply pressure to lock Dual-Look (4) onto cover (3).

Tighten screw (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Dimensions Of Cover With Respect To Door Window Glass

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