Removing B-Pillar Trim Panel

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Trim Panel

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Information 

• In order to reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the process must take place at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool. 

1. Remove bottom seat belt mount cover.
   1. 1.1. Unclip cover of seat belt mount -2-  on seat and remove it.
      Fig 2: Removing Bottom Seat Belt Mount Cover

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2. Loosen bottom seat belt mount.
   1. 2.1. Lift spring clamp -3a-  .
   2. 2.2. Guide seat belt mount -3-  down and unhook it.
      Fig 3: Loosening Bottom Seat Belt Mount

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3. Unscrew fastening screw.
   1. 3.1. Using a screwdriver, unclip cap -4-  from B-pillar trim.
   2. 3.2. Unscrew fastening screw -5-  .
      Fig 4: Removing Fastening Screw

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4. Unhook B-pillar trim at front.
   1. 4.1. Unhook trim for B-pillar -1-  at front edge on deformation element (-arrows A-  ).
      Fig 5: Removing B-Pillar Trim At Front

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5. Unhook B-pillar trim at rear.
   1. 5.1. Unhook trim for B-pillar -1-  at rear edge (-arrow B-  ).
      Fig 6: Removing B-Pillar Trim At Rear

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6. Unclip B-pillar trim.
   1. 6.1. Unclip trim for B-pillar from the interior B-pillar at the bottom at the marked areas. To do so, raise trim slightly and lever out the clip connection using a screwdriver.
      Fig 7: Unclipping B-Pillar Trim

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7. Remove air vents.
   1. 7.1. Release plug connection -6-  (-Arrow C-  ) and disconnect it (-Arrows D-  ).
   2. 7.2. Unclip air vent -7-  on the B-pillar trim -1-  and remove it. Whilst doing this, pull it out of the air guide -8-  .
      Fig 8: Removing Air Vents

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8. Remove B-pillar trim.
   1. 8.1. Guide seat belt mount -3-  through slide of B-pillar trim -1-  .
   2. 8.2. Remove B-pillar trim -1-  .
      Fig 9: Removing B-Pillar Trim

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