51 43 075 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Right

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Special Tools Required

00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip (inside)

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: Uncliping Side Trim Panel Using 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 Side Trim Panel Clips

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