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
• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, 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: Releasing 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 Tabs, Insulating Mat, Clips And Side Trim Panel

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