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

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Remove entrance cover strip at front (inside), refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL STRIP .

Remove rear entrance cover strip (2).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Entrance Cover Strip

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Partially remove mucket from B-pillar finisher.

Unclip clips (1) in lower panel.

Fig 2: Unclipping Lower Panel Clips

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Unclip clip (1) in upper panel.

Fig 3: Unclipping Upper Panel Clip

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Tilt upper panel upwards as far as possible.

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clip (1).

Belt adjustment fixture (2) must enclose head of belt screw (3).

Fig 4: Installing Upper Panel

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Detach lower panel (1) carefully from upper panel (2).

Fig 5: Detaching Lower Panel Carefully Upper Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clips (1).

Guides (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Use Care Not To Damage Guides On Panel Trim

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