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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

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 note:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Retaining Lugs

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