Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel For Rear Roof Pillar (D-Pillar), Left or Right

51 43 252 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Rear Roof Pillar (D-pillar), Left Or Right

Special tools required:
- 00 9 318

Remove trim for tail panel at top.







Lever out cover (1) on rear lid lock (2) with (universal wedge) special tool 00 9 318.
Detach rear lid rubber.







Release screw (1).
Detach panel (2) at top approx. 30 mm from roof pillar.







Pull panel (1) to one side.
Detach lug (2) from headliner (3).

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty lug (2) or clip (4).







Lift panel (1) over rear lid lock (2) and remove.







Installation:
Make sure guide (1) and journal (2) are correctly seated on panel (3).