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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front entrance cover strip (inner)  (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: Identifying Seal & Clips

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Installation: 

Side trim (1) must not be damaged.

Attach clips (2) before installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim & Clips

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