Removing A-Pillar Trim

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To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Risk of damage to electric wires and head airbag.

→ When unclipping the trim panel using a tool, make sure not to damage the electric wires lying behind it and the head airbag.

Carefully pull out trim for upper A-pillar at the door aperture -arrow- .

Fig 1: Loosening Pillar Trim
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Turn lock -1- through 90° using pointed-nose pliers and pull off trim -2- .

Fig 2: Releasing Lock For Pillar Trim
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Detach A-pillar trim out of locks -arrow- .

Fig 3: Loosening Pillar Trim
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Pull off A-pillar trim in an upward direction -arrow- .

Fig 4: Removing Pillar Trim
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The upper clip -1- of the A-pillar trim must not be reused.

It must always be replaced, even if there is no visible damage.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Clip For Pillar Trim
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Release upper lock -1- using a screwdriver -A- and pull it off -B- .

Fig 6: Removing Upper Lock For Pillar Trim
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