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

51 43 201 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel 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 panel (risk of damage to head airbag).







When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).







Lever out cover (1) applying slight pressure toward the front with special tool 00 9 325 and remove.







Installation note:
Attach front cover (1) correctly.







NOTE: Graphic is similar.

Detach edge protection (2) in area of trim panel (1).
Unclip cover (1) using special tool 00 9 325.
Feed out trim panel (1) from dashboard and remove.







Installation note:
Clips (1) must not be missing or damaged.
Clip trim panel (2) with latch mechanism (3) into dashboard.
Position trim panel (2) on associated bore holes of clips (1) and clip into place.