51 43 075 Removing And Installing / Replacing Side Trim Panel, Footwell, On A-Pillar, Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ENTRANCE COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) right
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM right

Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim (3).

Release clips (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull out side trim panel (3) from carpet.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips

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Installation:

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

Clips
Insulating mat
Tabs (for inserting in carpet)

Fig 2: Identifying Tabs, Insulating Mat, Clips And Side Trim Panel
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