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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove entrance cover strip, front (inside) right, refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING ENTRANCE COVER STRIP, FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right, refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT

Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Mucket

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Release clips (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull out side trim panel (3) from carpet.

Installation:

Following parts of side trim panel (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Clips
Insulating mat
Tabs (for inserting in carpet)

Fig 2: Installing Side Trim Panel
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