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

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR DOOR POST

Removal:

Detach trim panel (1) from clips (2).

Feed out trim panel (1) downwards and remove.

Complete removal only:

Remove END LINING .

Feed out seat belt strap (3) and remove door pillar trim panel.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel For Rear Door Post

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Installation:

After complete removal only:

Feed in seat belt strap (3) into door pillar trim panel.

Mount END LINING .

Feed in trim panel (1) upwards into the headlining.

Engage trim panel (1) in clips (2).

NOTE: Make sure trim panel (1) is correctly seated against edge protection (4).

Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel For Rear Door Post

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