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51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Detach mucket (1) in area of footwell trim.

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

Fig 1: Mucket, 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: Special Tool (00 9 317)
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Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Clips And Trim Panel
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