Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

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:
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 09/2003:
Retrofit shaped part (3).







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







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