51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove DOOR SILL COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) right
Remove dashboard trim at bottom . See 51 45 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (US VERSION ONLY) right.

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.

Installation note:

Clips (2) for side trim panel trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips

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Replacement

Modify clips (2) for side trim panel (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel And Clips

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