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

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Special tools required:

Lever out the sun visor (1) from the counter support.

Undo screws (2) and remove sun visor towards the bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Sun Visor

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Remove trim panel (1) from clips (2) using special tool 00 9 325 and remove towards the inside.

Depending on version:

Unlock and disconnect plug connection of the tweeters.

Installation note:

Ensure door seal (3) is correctly positioned.

Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel From Clips Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation note:

Clips (1) must not be damaged.

Guides (2) must not be damaged.

Replacement (depending on version):

Remove TWEETER (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Tweeter, Guides And Clips

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