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

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Remove front entrance cover strip,

refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING THE FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL STRIP .

Remove rear entrance cover strip,

refer to 51 47 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING THE REAR (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .

Partially remove mucket from B-column finisher.

Unclip trim on lower door column (1) by pulling inwards, then pull downwards (2) to remove.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim On Lower Door Column By Pulling Inwards

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Version up to 9/97:

Installation

If necessary, replace damaged clips and/or grommets.

Fig 2: Replacing Damaged Clips And/Or Grommets

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Version from 9/97:

Following parts of trim panel (4) must not be damaged:

Holder for trim panel, top
Bracket
Clip mount

Fig 3: Identifying Parts Of Trim Panel
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