51 43 125 Removing and installing/replacing rear bottom left or right side trim panel

Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a mirror-inverted way.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screw (1).

Partially detach door seal (2).

Carefully pull out trim panel (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Seal, Trim Panel And Screw

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Installation:

If necessary, reattach clip (1) prior to installation.

Clip (1) and retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace side trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Retaining Lugs

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