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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release expanding rivets (1).

Feed out emergency release (2).

Release screw (3).

Installation note: 

Make sure edge protection (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Emergency Release, Expanding Rivet, Screw, And Edge Protection
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Detach side trim panel (1) backwards from clips (2).

Detach side trim panel (1) upwards from clamps (3).

Feed out side trim panel (1).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (2) and clamps (3).

First attach side trim panel (1) with clamps (3), then secure at clips (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel, Clips, And Clamps
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