51 43 240 Removing And Installing/Replacing Supplementary Trim On C-Pillar At Bottom (With Electric Rear Seat Adjustment) On Left Or Right

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Move rear seat backrest forwards.

Unclip panel (1) on upper side trim section (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Locating Panel On Upper Side Trim Section

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Unclip guide (1) at bottom with special tool 00 9 317 from panel (2).

Installation:

Replace clip.

Fig 2: Unclipping Guide From Panel

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Feed out panel (1) from guide on seat cover (2) towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Panel From Guide

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