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51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release door mucket (1) in area of footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right (3).

Release screw (2).

Unclip footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right (3) in direction of arrow from retaining points (4).

Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right (3).

Fig 1: Removing Right A-Pillar Footwell Side Trim Panel
G03298076Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in bores.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Make sure lugs (2) are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Place footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on right (3) preinstalled with clips (1) on associated bores and clip into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Locations
G03298077Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.