51 43 075 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (INNER) , right

Removal:

Detach edge protection (1) in area of side trim panel (3).

Detach the side trim panel (3) inwards from the clips (2).

Feed out side trim panel (3).

Release fixtures (2) from the body and insert clips into the side trim panel (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Side Trim Panel Inwards From Clips

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Installation:

Clips (1) for the side trim panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Side Trim Panel Clips

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Clip in side trim panel (1).

Make sure edge protection (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Clipping Side Trim Panel

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Required reworking:

Install FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (INNER) , right