Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove left/right FRONT SEAT
Remove GLOVEBOX
Remove side trim panel in footwell See 5143070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) or 5143075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT on left/right
Remove ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE

Version with central bass speaker:

Remove CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER TRIM on left/right

Remove holders (1) towards front.

Pull out air duct (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Air Duct

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Cut out carpet (1) at cutting edge (2) on left/right.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Make the cut as far as possible in the direction of the middle of the car to ensure that the cutting edges are covered by the storage compartment/panels.
Pay attention to cable(s) when cutting.

Fig 2: Identifying Carpet And Cutting Edge

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Pay attention to cable(s) when cutting.

Cut out carpet (1) at cutting edge (2).

Guide cable back through carpet (1).

Feed out carpet (1) towards rear/top.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Cable Back Through Carpet

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Cutting edges (1) shown on removed carpet (2).

Installation:

Apertures (3) serve as alignment points for fitting the carpet (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Edges On Carpet

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