51 43 010 Removing and installing/removing rear left or right upper section of side trim panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)

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Removing and installing rear oddments box, refer to 51 16 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR ODDMENTS BOX (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER) .

Unfasten seatbelt screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Screw

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Unfasten cover cap (1) and screw.

Fig 2: Removing Cover Cap

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Remove caps (1) and screws. Pull out upper section of side trim panel (2) upward/forward over the seat belt roller (3).

Fig 3: Removing Upper Section Of Side Trim Panel

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