Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on A-Pillar, Left or Right

51 31 045 - Removing and installing/replacing trim on A-pillar, left or right





Important!
After cementing the windscreen, at least 6 hours must be allowed to elapse before fitting the A-pillar trim covers (windscreen breakage).





Release door seal in A-pillar area.
Release screws (1 and 2).
Unclip trim (starting at bottom) in direction of arrow.

Installation Note:
Trim for A-pillar:
- must be behind lower trim strip of windscreen
- must not be damaged, replace if necessary





If necessary, release clips (2) from A-pillar (1).
Clips (2) and shaped part (3) must not be damaged.
Build date up to 09/03:
Retrofit shaped part (3).





Installation Note:
If necessary, replace faulty nut inserts (1) on A-pillar (2).





Installation Note:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on trim (2).