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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove DOOR SILL COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE)  right
• Remove bottom-right TRIM FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL 

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: Removing Side Trim Panel

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Replacement 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Clips For Side Trim Panel

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