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 Lower Side Trim 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 65 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER IN REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL) or 65 13 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (MIDRANGE SPEAKER, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL) .
• If necessary, remove LED .
  Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation And Retaining Rings

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• Remove TOP SECTION ON ARMREST .