51 43 201 Removing and installing or replacing trim for roof pillar at front (A-pillar), left or right

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 325

Lever sun visor (1) out of counter support (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (3) and remove sun visor (1) in downward direction.

Fig 1: Removing Sun Visor

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Detach edge protection (1) in area of trim panel (2).

Remove trim panel (2) from clips (3) and clamp (4) using special tool 00 9 325 and remove towards the inside.

If necessary, unlock plug connection for tweeter and disconnect.

Installation note: 

Make sure edge protection (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Panel, Clips And Clamp

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Installation note: 

Replace faulty clip (1).

Guides (2) must not be missing or damaged.

Replacement (depending on version): 

Modify TWEETER (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Tweeter, Guides, And Clip

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