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Securing Door Pillar Trim

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Checks and maintenance

It may happen that due to overheating in the cabin, the trim on the door pillar can detach and come out of its seat, particularly at the seat of the seatbelt; the edge of the trim is actually held in place by the plastic cover of the seatbelt area. Therefore, remove any debris present under the area of the detached trim, pull it to eliminate any wrinkles, and use a screwdriver to reinsert the fabric edge under the lip of the plastic cover without using glue.

Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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