51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel on left or right door pillar (top) (Cooper 4-door hatchback models, 2020-2023)

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.

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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).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR, BOTTOM .