51 41 018 Replacing speaker trim on front left or right door trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Speaker In Door Trim Panel at front

Carefully release speaker trim (1) at catches (2) and remove in outwards direction.

NOTE: Catches (2) are held in position by installed speaker.

Installation:

Make sure catches (2) are in correct position. Speaker trim (1) can only be installed in one position.

Fig 1: Speaker Trim And Catches

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Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Speaker Catches

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