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Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left or Right



51 43 201 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim For Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left Or Right

Special tools required:







WARNING: Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).







Unclip and remove sealing cap (1) using special tool 00 9 340.







Detach edge protector (1) in area of trim (2).
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque 51 43 1AZ.
Detach trim (2) at clips (4).
Feed out trim (2) from instrument panel and remove.

Installation:
Make sure trim (2) and mucket (1) are correctly seated.







Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).
If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore and attach to trim (2).
Clip trim (2) with catch (3) into instrument panel.
Position trim (2) on associated bores of clips (1) and clip into place.