Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim for 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 51 00 ... Safety Instructions For Working on Cars With Airbag Systems 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 protective cap (1) with special tool 00 9 340 and remove.





Detach mucket (1) in area of trim (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 43 1AZ Specifications.

Unclip panel (2) at fastening points (4).

Feed out panel (2) from instrument panel (5) and remove.





Installation Note:
If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Make sure guides (3) of panel (2) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Position panel (2) pre-installed with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.