51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel for left or right door post (bottom)

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

Version with fresh air grille:

Lift out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 322 .

Fig 1: Lifting Out Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Version with fresh air grille:

Unscrew screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Air Grille Screws

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Move front seat forwards.

Detach edge protection in area of trim panel (2).

Detach trim panel (2 and 4) at clips (1) in inward direction.

Detach trim panel (2) at latch mechanism (3) from trim panel (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Panels, Latch Mechanism And Clips

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Installation note:

Clips (1) and guides (3) on trim panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Panel, Clips And Guides

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