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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Remove REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .

NOTE: Front seat is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

NOTE: Graphic shows F01.

Unclip trim panel (1) at marked points (2).

If necessary, unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Marked Points On Trim Panel

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Installation note:

Air duct (1) must be correctly engaged in associated air duct (2).

Guide lug (3) must be correctly inserted in associated guide in floor pan.

All plastic clips (4) must be undamaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct, Guide Lug And Plastic Clips

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