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

51 43 259 - Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for rear left or right roof pillar (D-pillar)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for roof pillar at rear (C-pillar) Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim Panel For Left or Right Rear Roof Pillar (C-Pillar)
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel





Release clip (1).
Detach trim panel (2) from clips (3).





Release screws (1).
Detach trim panel (3) from upper clip (4) and disconnect plug connections from light or comfort opener.
Detach trim panel (3) from lower clip (4) and retainer (2) and feed out.






Installation:
If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore.
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).
Seal (2) must not be damaged.





Installation:
There are two build dates for the comfort opener:
A - Build date up to 10/2006
Small drive gear, without toothing cover, with cable holder (2)
B - Build date from 10/2006
Large drive gear, with toothing cover (3), without cable holder
When converting from build date A to build date B, cable holder (2) must be removed and is omitted.
Depending on build date, ensure correct cable routing (1).
Cables (1) must not be jammed.





Installation sequence:
1. If necessary, attach all clips to trim panel (3)
2. Feed in trim panel (3) at bottom
3. Connect electrical plug connections
4. Ensure correct cable routing
5. Clip trim panel (3) into body
6. Add final details to vehicle





Replacement:
Remove luggage compartment light Removing and Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Light (D-Pillar).