51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW M6, 2010 BMW 650i, 2009 BMW M6, 2009 BMW 650i, and 2008 BMW M6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip (inside)

Release door mucket (1) in area of footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Remove engine hood actuator lever (4) from footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left (2).

Fig 1: Removing Engine Hood Actuator Lever From Footwell Side Trim Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew bolt (1).

Unclip footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left (3) in direction of arrow from retaining points (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Uncliping Footwell Side Trim Panel On A-Pillar

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bore.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Place footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left (2) preinstalled with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.

Replacement:

Press catches and remove switch for unlocking rear lid (3).

Fig 3: Removing Switch For Unlocking Rear Lid

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.