51 43 310 Removing and installing belt outlet trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR REAR WINDOW SHELF
Reposition rear seat back

Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel; to do so, open expanding rivets (3) and feed out trim panel around post from rollover protection.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (3).

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Panel

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Unclip belt outlet trim at front.

Fig 2: Unclipping Belt Outlet Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Pre-install clips.

Fig 3: Locating Clips

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Remove belt outlet trim on back.

Fig 4: Removing Belt Outlet Trim On Back

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