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 (inside). Refer to 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: Removing Footwell Side Trim Panel On A-Pillar On Right

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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: Locating Retaining Clips

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