51 43 015 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower side trim section

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove entrance cover strip at front (inside).  See 51 47 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front (Inside) Left Or Right Entrance Cover Strip .

Release seal (1).

Pull off cover (2) downwards.

Remove clips (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Seal (1), Pulling Off Cover (2) & Removing Clips (3)

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Installation: 

Side trim (1) must not be damaged.

Attach clips (2) before installation.

Fig 2: Attaching Clips (2) Before Installation Of Side Trim (1)

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