51 43 251 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)

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Remove rest side section on rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE SECTION OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING) .

Remove rear seat.

Release belt nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, (31 N.m.).

Fig 1: Locating Belt Nut

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Lift out expanding rivet (1).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Expanding Rivet

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Unclip panel at top.
Pull out panel towards top.

Feed out seat belt.

Fig 3: Unclipping Panel At Top And Removing

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clip (1).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Belt Screw In Adjustment Fixture

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