51 43 201 Removing and installing or replacing trim for roof pillar at front (A-pillar), left or right

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Special tools required:

WARNING: Follow SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for working on vehicles with airbag systems (risk of injury).

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Lever out cover (1) applying slight pressure toward the front with special tool 00 9 325 and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation note:

Attach front cover (1) correctly.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Cover

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Unclip and remove protective cap (1) using special tool 00 9 340 .

Release screw below it.

Tightening torque 51 43 1AZ .

Fig 3: Removing Protective Cap Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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NOTE: Graphic is similar.

Detach edge protection (2) in area of trim panel (1).

Unclip cover (1) using special tool 00 9 325 .

Feed out trim panel (1) from dashboard and remove.

Fig 4: Detaching Edge Protection

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Installation note:

Clips (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Clip trim panel (2) with latch mechanism (3) into dashboard.

Position trim panel (2) on associated bore holes of clips (1) and clip into place.

Fig 5: Identifying Trim Panel, Clips, And Latch Mechanism

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