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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front entrance cover strip (inside)
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left

Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim panel (2).

Unclip side trim panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow at retaining points (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Side Trim Panel With Special Tool

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Installation:

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

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Position side trim panel (2) preinstalled with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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