51 43 002 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel

Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to fibre optic cable in side trim panel.
LIGHT STRIP must be replaced if fibre optic cable is damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM SIDE TRIM PANEL
Remove ARMREST SIDE SECTION
Remove REAR SEAT

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

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 43 3AZ .

Fig 1: Mucket And Screws

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Carefully detach side trim panel (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from retainers (2) and clips (3).

Pull side trim panel (1) inwards only to such an extent that plug connections can be disconnected.

NOTE: Fibre optic cable may break off if side trim panel (1) is pulled too far inwards.

Fig 2: Side Trim Panel With Retainers And Clips

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NOTE: View from outside through door window.

Carefully detach LED holder (1).

Disconnect plug connections from control unit and speaker and remove side trim panel.

Fig 3: Removing LED Holder

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Installation:

Lug (1) on side trim panel must be correctly inserted into guide (2) of C-pillar panel.

Fig 4: Lug On Side Trim Panel And Guide

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Installation:

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

Fig 5: Nuts And Retainers

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Installation:

Fit all clips (1) with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 6: Clips

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