51 43 002 Removing and installing rear left or right side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Detach trim panel (1) from clamps (2) towards inside.

Feed out trim panel (1) toward the bottom from guides in area (3).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Trim Panel From Clamps

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Release expansion rivet (1).

Release trim (2) at clips (3) and remove.

Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (3).

Remove trim (2) with preassembled clips (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Rivet, Trim And Clips

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Detach edge protection (1) in area of side trim panel (3).

Release screw (2).

Release side trim panel (3) from clips (4).

Feed out side trim panel (3).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Side Trim Panel, Edge Protection, Screw And Clips

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