51 71 447 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Panel For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove entrance cover strip

Release expansion rivets (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivets

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Unclip trim panel (1) from retainers in areas (2 and 3).

Open door and remove panel (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Panel

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Installation:

Retainers on front holders (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers On Front Holders

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Installation:

Retainers on rear holder (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers On Rear Holder

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