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51 13 375 Removing and installing/replacing trim on left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Pull roof trim strip (1) out of both last clips.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Ensure temperature balance; trims which are too cold can be damaged when removed.
Position special tool 00 9 317 as closely as possible to clips (2) and lever out trim (3) with a short sharp jerk.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Roof Pillar Trim At C-Pillar
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