General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing B-pillar trim on front door

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Note Removal and installation are described only for the left side. Removal and installation of the right side are similar.
Removing and installing B-pillar trim on front door

Removing

  • Run door window down to bottom position.
  • Pull window channel -3- in area of B-pillar trim-1- out of door frame.
  • Unclip spreader rivets -2-.
  • Push B-pillar trim -1- downwards and pull off door frame.
  • Pull out B-pillar trim -1- upwards.

Installing

  • Position B-pillar trim -1- on door frame.
  • Guide in B-pillar trim -1- at bottom and fit it in place.
  • Push B-pillar trim -1- upwards until it is in contact with window channel -3-.
  • Hook in spreader rivet -2- from top to bottom and insert window channel -3- into B-pillar trim.

Test yourself

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