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Trim Panel: Service and Repair






51 43 251 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Trim Panel For Left Or Right Rear Roof Pillar (C-Pillar)







Necessary preliminary work:
- Removing trim panel for D-pillar







Lever out trim (1) and release screw underneath (2).
Release clip (3).
Raise trim panel (4) and feed out in downward direction.

Installation note:
Replace missing and damaged clamps (3).







IMPORTANT: If some clamps (1) are lost during removal, if necessary remove C-Pillar storage compartment (2) in order to take out clamps (1).

Installation note:
Make sure the trim cover is correctly seated in mounts.