51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel on left or right door post (top)

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Partially loosen edge protection (1).

Release side trim panel (2) at clips (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Trim Panel, Clips, And Edge Protection

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Pull side trim panel (1) slightly inwards and release trim panel (2) from clips (3).

Firstly thread out trim panel (2) downwards out of guides in area (A) then remove upwards out of side trim panel (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Panel And Clips

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Installation note:

Clips (1) and guides (2) of trim panel (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Panel, Clips, And Guides

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