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B-Pillar Trim Mount







B-Pillar Trim Mount

The expanding nuts are gas-tight and seal the passenger compartment with respect to outside air.

Prior to installing the bracket, check expanding nuts - 5 - for damage and correct seating. Replace the expanding nuts if necessary

The illustration shows the left side. The right side is identical.






The door windows are adjusted.

Installing an Existing Bracket

- Gently tighten the bolts - 3 -.

- Slide the trim - 1 - onto the mount - 6 - and gently tighten the screws.

- Check the gap dimensions.

- Remove the trim and tighten the mount screws. Screw tightening specification - 3 -: 2 Nm.

Installing a New Bracket

- Gently tighten the bolts - 3 -.

- Align the mount - 6 - evenly with the door windows using the adjustment markings - arrows - on the retaining tabs - 7 -.

- Tighten the bolts - 3 - to the bolt tightening specification: 2 Nm.

- Break off the retaining tabs - 7 - with the adjustment marks.