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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

Release trim panel (2) out of clips (1) at bottom.

Feed out trim panel (2) toward the bottom from door sill cover strip (3).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel From Door Sill Cover Strip

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Partially detach edge protection in area of B-pillar trim panel.

Carefully feed out bottom trim panel (1) from trim panel (2).

Installation note:

Ensure EDGE PROTECTION is correctly positioned.

Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

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

Fig 3: Trim Panel Guides And Clamps

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