51 49 041 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for right splitdoor

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS -- S CLUBMAN .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove door light  . See 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT (CLUBDOOR) .

Release clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317. 

Carefully unclip door trim panel at top from retainers (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Clips

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