51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove right DOOR SILL COVER STRIP , front (inside)
• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL  at bottom right

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.

Fig 1: Detaching Edge Protection

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Replacement 

Modify clips (2) for side trim panel (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel And Clips

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