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. See TRIM (ECE ONLY) or TRIM (US VERSION ONLY) .

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:

Clips
Insulating mat
Tabs (for inserting in carpet)

Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel, Insulating Mat, Tabs And Clips
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