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51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left

Remove panel for pedals,

refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Remove front entrance cover strip (inside),

refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .

Release screw (1) and remove release lever (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw (1) And Removing Release Lever (2)
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Remove mucket (1) in area of footwell trim.

Fig 2: Removing Mucket In Area Of Footwell Trim
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Release screw (2).

Push footwell trim (3) a little to rear (guides (3) are unlocked) and detach footwell trim towards inside.

Installation: 

  1. Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement only:

Lift out insert (2) in footwell trim (3).

Fig 3: Lifting Out Insert In Footwell Trim
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