51 43 125 Removing and installing/replacing rear bottom left or right side trim panel

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Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a mirror-inverted way.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

Release screw (1).

Partially detach door seal (2).

Carefully pull out trim panel (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Seal, Trim Panel And Screw

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Installation:

If necessary, reattach clip (1) prior to installation.

Clip (1) and retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace side trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip And Retaining Lugs

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