51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip, see 51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front (inside) left or right entrance cover strip

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

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

Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right (2).

Fig 1: Door Mucket And Footwell Side Trim Panel

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Installation:

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

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

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

Fig 2: Footwell Side Trim Panel And Clips

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