51 43 075 Removing and Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove entrance cover strip, front (inside)  right. See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ENTRANCE COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT 
• Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom  right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT 

Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim (3).

Release clips (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull out side trim panel (3) from carpet.

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket, Side Trim & Clips

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Installation: 

Following parts of side trim panel (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Clips
2. Insulating mat
3. Tabs (for inserting in carpet)
   Fig 2: Identifying Insulating Mat, Clips & Tabs

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