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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP (INSIDE) .
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT .

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

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

Fig 1: Removing 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 And Clips

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