51 43 122 Replacing rear (top) left or right side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL 
• Remove SPEAKER. See 65 13 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (MIDRANGE SPEAKER IN REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL) .

Installation: 

None of the retaining lugs (1) or clips (2) may be damaged.

If necessary, replace side trim panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Clips

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