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51 43 148 Removing and Installing or Replacing Trim Panel on Left or Right Door Post (Top)






51 43 148 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim Panel On Left Or Right Door Post (top)







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for rear door post







Version with B-pillar lighting:
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release cable clip (2) from B-pillar.







Detach edge protection (1) in area of trim panel (3).
Release trim panel (3) at clips (2) and feed out toward the bottom.

Installation note:
Make sure edge protection (1) is correctly seated on trim panel (3).

Complete removal only:
Release belt screw on front seat.
Feed out seat belt strap (4) from trim panel (3).







Installation note:
Feed guides (1) correctly into holder (2).
Make sure trim panel (3) is correctly fitted on roofliner.







Installation note:
Guides (1) and clips (2) on trim panel (3) must not be missing or damaged.

On replacement with B-pillar lighting version:
Modify LED.