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51 43 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Removal: 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Side Trim Panel Screws
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Lower section of side trim panel may separate from side trim panel upper section.

Release side trim panel (1) at clips (2) and clamps, above.

Feed out side trim panel (1) in the area of the covers (3 and 4) and remove.

Fig 2: Side Trim Panel And Clips
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Installation: 

Replacement: 

Remount ARMREST .

If necessary, remount module for interior movement detector  . See 65 75 120 REMOVING & INSTALLING (REPLACING) MODULE FOR INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR ON REAR LEFT SIDE TRIM PANEL or 65 75 125 REMOVING & INSTALLING (REPLACING) MODULE FOR INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR ON REAR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .

NOTE: Replace faulty clips (2) and clamps, above.

Feed in side trim panel (1) in the area of the covers (3 and 4).

Fit side trim panel (1) at clips (2) and clamps, above, and clip in.

Fig 3: Side Trim Panel And Clips
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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 4: Side Trim Panel Screws
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Required follow-up work: