51 43 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Left

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Remove panel for pedals, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Remove front entrance cover strip (inside), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .

Release screw (1) and remove release lever (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Release Lever Retaining Screw

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Remove mucket (1) in area of footwell trim.

Release screw (2).

Push footwell trim (3) a little to rear (guides (3) are unlocked) and detach footwell trim towards inside.

Fig 2: Removing Mucket In Area Of Footwell Trim

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement only:

Lift out insert (2) in footwell trim (3).

Fig 3: Locating Guides On Footwell Trim

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