51 43 005 Replacing Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel (Coupe)

1. Remove armrest on rear side trim panel, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARMREST ON REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL (COUPE) .

If necessary, release locking washers (1) and remove insulating mat (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Washers And Insulating Mat

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Version with HiFi system:

The new side trim panel is provided with a marking for the speaker.

Create opening for HiFi speaker, refer to CREATING OPENING FOR HIFI SPEAKER (OR WINDOW CRANK) .

Installation: 

1. If necessary, cut out perforated areas (1) or (2) of insulating mat (3).

1. Version with side airbag.
2. Version with speaker.

Fig 2: Identifying Perforated Areas On Insulating Mat

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