3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
51 16 221
Replacing a clipped-in trim (decorative strip
on panel for instrument panel, front or rear
door)
Special tools required:
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00 9 321
Replacement of:
Decorative strip on front or rear door or side trim panel.
Warning!
Version with side and passenger airbags:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag
systems,
refer to 51 00 ...
Warning!
Incorrect combination of pin and clip (Hutfix):
the decorative strip may come loose when the passenger
airbag is triggered (risk of injury).
The pins must therefore always be measured.
Caution!
Decorative strips above glovebox,
on light switch and above radio
are secured with different pins and clip (Hutfix).
On all cars without screw (1):
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the clips (2) of instrument panel are "white"
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the pins of decorative strip are "yellow"
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the pins must have a diameter of 5.7 mm (always measure)
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The decorative strips for replacement are always supplied
with a pin diameter of 6.0 mm,
these pins must be replaced by 5.7 mm dia. pins.
On all cars with screw (1):
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the clips (2) of instrument panel are "red"
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the pins of decorative strip are "red" or "plain"
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