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 72 11 4AZ

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

Fig 1: Identifying Slide Bar In Area

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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).

Installation:

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Retainers

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Replacement:

Remove TWEETER .