51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel on left or right door post (upper)

Necessary preliminary work:

Detach edge protection for front door/behind in the area of the trim panel (2).

Release expanding rivets (1).

Feed out trim panel (2) downwards and remove.

Installation note:

Replace faulty expanding rivets (1).

Make sure edge the edge protection for the front door/rear door is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel

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Replacement only:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 4AZ

Feed out seat belt strap from trim panel of door post and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt Strap Screw

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Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Strap, O-Ring, Bush And Screw

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