51 43 075 Removing and installing / replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

Special tools required:

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Front Entrance Cover Strip (Inside) 

Except on E87: 

• Remove Trim For Instrument Panel, Bottom Left 

Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim panel (2).

Unclip side trim panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow at retaining points (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket. Side Trim Panel, Retaining Points And Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation: 

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bores.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Position side trim panel (2) preinstalled with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Side Trim Panel

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