51 43 004 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on left or right side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove side trim panel. See 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Remove decorative strip from side trim panel (2).

Tightening torque 51 43 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Decorative Strip From Side Trim Panel

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