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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip, refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING ENTRANCE COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Removing Nozzle

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Remove nozzle (2) in direction of arrow from trim (3).

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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Partially detach mucket in area of B-pillar panel.

Fig 3: Unclipping Panel

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Unclip panel (1) in direction of arrow from B-pillar.

If necessary, lever clips (2) out of grommets in B-pillar.

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Fig 4: Removing Holder

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If necessary, release screws (3) and remove holder (2).

Installation:

Following parts of panel for door trim (5) must not be damaged or missing:

Clips
Sound insulation
Air duct
Plate

Fig 5: Installing Door Trim
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