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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wedges -T10383
Wedges -T10383

Removing

Upper part of B-pillar trim

Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
  • Remove front belt end fitting → Chapter.
  • Move belt height adjuster to lowest position.
Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models
  • Lever out cap -3- marked with an “airbag” symbol using a screwdriver.
  • Remove bolt -2-.
  • Release side trim panel in area of overlap to upper B-pillar trim -1- → Chapter.
  • Starting at bottom, detach upper B-pillar trim -1- from door seal and release it from retaining clips -arrows A- using wedge -T10383-.
  • Pull upper B-pillar trim -1- out of body mounting -arrow C-. To do this, swing trim towards inside and simultaneously pull it off downwards.
  • Thread out belt webbing through slider for belt height adjuster and remove upper B-pillar trim.

Installing

Note
  • Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Following installation, ensure that the upper B-pillar trim is positioned in door seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - B-pillar trim“

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