51 43 201 Removing and installing/replacing panel for roof pillar, front left or right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

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Remove mucket from front roof column (A-column finisher).

Pull trim (1) inwards to unclip; then pull obliquely upwards to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 2: Replacing Damaged Clips

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