51 43 034 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right lower section of side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ARMREST SIDE SECTION
• Remove SIDE TRIM UPPER SECTION 
• Remove REAR SEAT

Release lower section of side trim panel (1) on clips (2).

Feed out lower section of side trim panel (1) from door sill cover strip (3).

Disconnect all associated plug connections/cable clips and remove lower section of side trim panel (1) inwards.

Installation note: 

If necessary, replace clips (2).

Install all clips (2) with sealing ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Door sill cover strip, Side Trim Panel, And Clips

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When replacing side trim panel (3), remount the following parts according to the equipment: 

• TWEETER IN REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
• MID-RANGE SPEAKER, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
• LED
• ARMREST 
• MODULE FOR INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR ON REAR LEFT SIDE TRIM PANEL
• MODULE FOR INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR ON REAR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL
• Release circlips (1) and remove sound insulation (2)
  Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel, Circlips And Sound Insulation

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