How to change W202 B Pillar trims

[R2D2]

We have a nice choice of B pillar trims on a W202. Classic and Esprit have plain black ones, Elegance have gloss black ones, and Sport have one of at least different types of Carbon effect trims.

 

[R2D2]

To change them you need to first remove the cap covering the window ledge trim.

 

[R2D2]

You then need to lift out of its retaining clips the end of the window ledge trim by inserting a screwdriver and gently lifting the trim up until it pops out.

 

[R2D2]

You will then have proper access to the B pillar trim. At the top and bottom of each trim is a retaining screw hidden by the rubber door seal. Hold back the rubber seal until you can see the screws and remove them. The B pillar trim has like a hooked front edge which clips onto the frame of the door. Gently pull the trim from its hooked position.

 

[R2D2]

To fit the new trim just do the whole process in reverse.

Tips: be very careful of your surrounding paint and when refitting the screws make sure the metal plates they screw into are still in the correct position i.e covering the holes.
HTH

 

[Wezzel]

That's qute handy. Whoever owned my car previously polished it so much that the carbon effect has been rubbed off. I will have to try a breakers for a new pair.

 

[1998K]

That's qute handy. Whoever owned my car previously polished it so much that the carbon effect has been rubbed off. I will have to try a breakers for a new pair.

Look under Class. there are some good used ones

 

[Iyse]

It's all about colour coded pillars.

 

[Shude]

It's all about colour coded pillars.

Someone has stolen your pillar trims!

 

[R2D2]

I've got 9 spare in my garage!! (But it wasnt me who nicked them!)

 

[Rumble]

It's all about colour coded pillars.

Not tempted to colour code the door handles Iyse?

 

[blicky_1]

That's qute handy. Whoever owned my car previously polished it so much that the carbon effect has been rubbed off. I will have to try a breakers for a new pair.

Mine had worn away mainly on the drivers door, I removed all of them and got some black film (from a signwriter) and covered them, cheaper than replacing them they are about £40 each!