51 42... Removing and installing/replacing protective mat in rear door, left or right (Protection)

Remove rear left or right door window glass,

Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolts

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Pull out rear section (1) of protective mat towards rear.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rear Section Of Protective Mat Towards Rear

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Release nut (1) on round rubber mount (2) of front section (3) of protective mat.

Fig 3: Releasing Nut On Round Rubber Mount Of Front Section Of Protective Mat

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Remove support (2) through door aperture.

Fig 4: Removing Support Through Door Aperture

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Push front section (1) of protective mat upwards a little.

Release nut (2) and remove round rubber mount (3).

Fig 5: Releasing Nut And Removing Round Rubber Mount

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Pull out front section (1) of protective mat through window cavity.

Fig 6: Pulling Out Front Section Of Protective Mat Through Window Cavity

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