51 13 396 Removing and installing/replacing door pillar cover (outside B-pillar)

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Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

Unclip the trim panel (2) from the clip (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel From Clip

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Installation:

Install the trim panel (2) and clip into clip (3).

NOTE: If necessary, replace faulty clip (3).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 13 7AZ .

Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel From Clip

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