51 43 002 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel (Coupe)
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NOTE:
Open door and lower side window. Remove rest side section from rear seat backrest, refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE SECTION OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) (COUPE)
. Remove front entrance cover strip, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
WARNING:
Version with side airbag, head airbag, passenger airbag: Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems, refer to SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD .
CAUTION:
Do not use sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).
Version with side airbag:
NOTE:
Risk of damage to speaker grill (3): To lever out airbag emblem (1), place a plastic wedge on speaker grill (3).
Lever out airbag emblem (1) with screwdriver and plastic wedge in opening (2).
Release screws (1).
Version with side airbag:
Also release screw (2).
Installation:
- Tightening Torque, refer to 51 43 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .
Unclip clips (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).
Version without speaker:
Remove side trim panel (2) towards inside.
Installation:
- If necessary, pull off mucket (3) in area of side trim panel.
Version with loudspeaker:
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1) on speaker (2).
Remove side trim panel (3) towards inside.
Installation:
- The gray clips (1) are longer than the remaining white clips (2).
- If necessary, replace damaged clips.
- All clips are without sealing washers.