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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Remove ENTRANCE COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) left

Detach footrest (1) in direction of arrow from Velcro-type fasteners (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Detaching Footrest From Velcro-Type Fasteners

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Installation:

Following parts of footrest (4) must not be damaged:

Velcro-type fasteners
Guides
Seal

Fig 2: Identifying Seal, Guides, Velcro-Type Fasteners And Footrest
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Release screw (1) and remove release lever (2).

Fig 3: Removing Release Lever

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Release screw (1) and remove expansion rivet.

Detach mucket (2) in area of side trim (5).

Release screw (3).

Unclip side trim (5) from clips (4) and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Side Trim

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Installation:

Following parts of side trim panel (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Clips
Cover cap with retaining strap
Insulating mat

Fig 5: Identifying Insulating Mat, Clips And Side Trim Panel
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