51 43 034 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower side trim section: Replacement

Release retaining rings (1) and remove sound insulation (2).
If necessary, remove module for passenger compartment protection (3) . See 65 75 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTION MODULE IN LEFT OR RIGHT B-PILLAR .
Remove speakers (4) . See SPEAKERS .
If necessary, remove LED . See 63 31 185 REPLACING LED FOR SIDE TRIM PANEL LIGHT .
Remove top section on armrest

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Rings And Sound Insulation
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