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51 43 002 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right side trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Right side only: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 72 4AZ. .

Feed out slide bar (2) in area (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Slide Bar And Screw
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Release clip (1).

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Clip
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Release screw (1).

Installation: 

Make sure mucket (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Mucket And Screw
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NOTE: Picture shows R56

Detach side trim panel (1) from clips (2) towards inside.

Detach side trim panel (1) in upward direction from retainers (3).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection for tweeter.

Feed out side trim panel (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Side Trim Panel And Clips
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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2) and retainers (3).

First engage side trim panel (1) in retainers (3), then secure to clips (2).

Replacement: 

Remove tweeter.