51 43 002 Removing and installing rear left or right side trim panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove entrance cover strip .
Partially detach backrest for rear seat . See 52 24 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKREST .
Remove panel for door pillar .
Remove trim on armrest of side trim panel .

Release screws (1).

Detach mucket (2) on side trim panel (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket, Side Trim Panel And Screws

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Unclip clips (1) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Carefully unclip side trim panel (3) at top from retainers (2).

Remove side trim panel (3) towards inside.

Fig 2: Remove Side Trim Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty nuts (1) and/or retainers (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Faulty Nuts And Retainers

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Installation:

Fit all clips (1) with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Clips

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