51 43 148 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim On Left Or Right Door Pillar (Top)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM)
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR
Release SEATBELT SCREW ON SEAT BELT AT BOTTOM

Release expander rivets (1) on panel (2).

Detach panel (2) in direction of arrow.

Feed out seatbelt strap (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Panel

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Installation:

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

Guides
Belt finisher strip
Fixtures for expansion rivets

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Finisher Strip, Guides And Trim
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