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. See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Remove dashboard trim at bottom right. See 51 45 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (US VERSION ONLY) or 51 45 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR LOWER RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL (ECE ONLY) .
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.
Replacement
Modify clips (2) for side trim panel (1).