51 43 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, FOOTWELL, On A-Pillar, Left

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip . See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS .

Detach mucket (1) in area of footwell trim.

Release screw (2) and remove release lever (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Lever

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Release screw (1).

Unclip clips (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Remove trim panel (3) towards inside.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Trim Panel

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Installation:

Clips (1) on trim panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips On Trim Panel

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