51 13 375 Removing and installing/replacing cover on left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove STRIP ON SIDE WINDOW

REMOVAL:

Pull out roof trim strip (1) from the two last clips.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Ensure temperature equalization; covers which are too cold can be damaged during disassembly.

Position special tool 00 9 317 as closely as possible to clips (2) and lever out cover (3) with a short sharp jerk.

Fig 1: Removing Cover With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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INSTALLATION:

Clip in cover (1).

Clip in roof trim strip (2).

Fig 2: Installing Cover

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