51 42 018 Replacing speaker trim on rear left or right door trim panel: Notes

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Carefully lever out trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and remove.

Installation:

Trim (1) can only be installed in one position.

Turn trim (1) until catches on trim (1) match up with mountings on door trim panel.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches

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