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).

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

Fig 1: Removing Nozzle From Trim

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Screws

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Partially detach mucket in area of B-pillar panel.

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clips In Grommets

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

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

Fig 4: View Of Grommets

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Installation:

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

Clips.
Sound insulation.
Air duct.
Plate.

Fig 5: Identifying Door Trim Panel Components
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