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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove SIDE TRIM UPPER SECTION 
• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM SIDE TRIM PANEL 
• Remove REAR SEAT

Release screws (1).

Release lower side trim section (2) at clips (3).

Feed lower side trim section (2) out of entrance cover strip (4).

Disconnect all associated plug connections/cable holders and remove lower side trim section (2) in inward direction.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1 and 2).

Fit all clips (1) with sealing ring.

Make sure clips (1 and 2) are in correct installation position.

1. White clip
2. Blue clip
   Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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Replacement 

• Release retaining rings (1) and remove sound insulation (2).
• If necessary, remove MODULE FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PROTECTION (3)
• Remove speakers (4). See REMOVING/INSTALLING TWEETER and REMOVING/INSTALLING MID-RANGE SPEAKER .
• If necessary, remove LED
  Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation, Retaining Rings, Passenger Compartment Protection Module, And Speakers

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• Remove TOP SECTION ON ARMREST