51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DOOR SILL COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE)  right.
• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL AT BOTTOM RIGHT .

Detach edge protection (1) in area of side trim (3).

Release clips (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull out side trim panel (3) from carpet.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Side Trim Panel From Carpet

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Installation: 

Following parts of side trim panel (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Clips
2. Insulating mat
3. Tabs (for inserting in carpet)
   Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel, Insulating Mat, Tabs And Clips

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