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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip, see 51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front (inside) left or right entrance cover strip
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly, see 51 45 185 Removing and installing/replacing trim for pedal assembly

Detach mucket (1) in area of footwell trim.

Release screw (2) and remove release lever (3).

Fig 1: Mucket, Screw And Lever

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Release screw (1).

Unclip clips (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Remove trim panel (3) towards inside.

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Clips (1) on trim panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Clips And Trim Panel

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