51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove panel for door pillar (bottom). Refer to 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM) .
Release seat belt screw on front seat.

Release clips (1).

Pull off panel (2) towards bottom.

Separate webbing.

Fig 1: Removing Door Pillar Trim

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Installation:

Following parts of trim (1) must not be damaged or missing:

2) Guides.

3) Clips.

Fixtures for expansion rivets.
Belt finisher strip.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Guides
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