Passenger side

• Remove lower trim from instrument panel, see 51 45 181 Removing and installing/replacing trim for instrument panel, bottom right .

Release screw (1).

Release retaining clips (3).

Feed side carpet (2) towards front out of center console.

Installation: 

Replace faulty retaining clips (3) and retainers (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Carpet, Retaining Clips And Retainers

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Feed side carpet (1) towards front out of center console.

Installation: 

Replace faulty retainers (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Carpet And Retainers

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