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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 , see 00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip, see front (inside) entrance cover strip and rear (inside) entrance cover strip .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly, see Removing and installing/replacing panel for pedals .

Detach mucket (1) in area of footwell trim.

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

Fig 1: Removing Release 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: Removing Trim Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Panel Clips

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