51 31 045 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On A-Pillar, Left Or Right

Lever out trim strip (1) towards top.

Installation:

Make sure trim (2) is correctly seated on cowl panel cover (3).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip

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Release door seal in A-pillar area.

Release screws (1).

Release trim (2) at clips (3) and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim And Clips

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Installation:

If necessary, release clips (2) from A-pillar (1).

Seal (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips, A-Pillar And Seal

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty nut inserts (1) on A-pillar (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Nut Inserts On A-Pillar

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