51 43 000 Removing and installing rear left or right side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REST SIDE SECTION
• Remove REAR SEAT

E81 only: 

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR  (C-pillar)

Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim panel (3).

Unfasten side trim panel (3) at clips (2) and retainers (4) and remove.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective clips (2) and retainers (4).

Installation: 

Install side trim panel (1) in area of trim covers (2 and 3).

Position side trim panel (1) correctly at retainers and clips and clip into position.