51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (INSIDE)

Removal:

Detach edge protection (4) in area of side trim panel (1).

Release screw (3).

Remove bonnet release lever (2) from side trim panel (1).

Fig 1: Removing Bonnet Release Lever From Side Trim Panel

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Release screw (1).

Release and remove the side trim panel (3) from the clips (2) in the direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Side Trim Panel From Clips

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Installation:

If necessary, take out clips (1) remaining in bore holes.

Renew faulty clips (1).

Place and clip in the side trim panel (2) preinstalled with the clips (1) on the associated bore holes.

Fig 3: Side Trim Panel And Clips

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Tighten screw (1).

Fig 4: Side Trim Panel Screw

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Mount bonnet release (1) and tighten the screw (3).

Ensure side trim panel (1) is correctly fitted for the edge protection (4).

Fig 5: Ensure Side Trim Panel, Edge Protection, Bonnet Release And Screw

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