51 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right upper side trim section

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Panel For Storage Box .
Remove Trim Behind Rollover Bar .
Remove trim for rear speaker. See 65 12 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER .

Release screws (1) on side trim (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Side Trim

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Pull off hardtop locating point cover (1) towards top.

Bend back trim (2) for hardtop locating point and release door seal (4) in covered area of trim (6).

Release screw (3).

Release clip (5).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Hardtop Locating Point Cover (1) Towards Top, Bending Back Trim (2), Releasing Door Seal (4) In Covered Area Of Trim (6), Releasing Screw (3) & Clip (5)

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Loosen screws (2).

Feed out trim (1) under rollover bar trim (3).

Installation:

Make sure end ring is correctly seated on rollover bar trim (3).

Fig 3: Feeding Out Trim (1) Under Rollover Bar Trim (3)

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Installation:

Following parts of side trim top section (6) must not be damaged or missing:

Clip
Screw locator for hardtop locating point
Screw locator for rollover bar
Retaining hooks
Screw locator for speaker trim

Fig 4: Identifying Side Trim Top Section Components
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