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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM 
• Remove backrest for rear seat. See BACKREST FOR LEFT REAR SEAT or BACKREST FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT .
• Remove REAR SEAT
• Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR  (B-pillar)

Right side only: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 72 4AZ .

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

Release clip (1).

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Release screw (1).

Installation: 

Make sure mucket (2) is correctly seated.

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).

Replacement: 

Remove TWEETER .