Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Side Trim Panel

51 43 002 - Removing and installing rear left or right side trim panel





Special tools required:
- 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove entrance cover strip 51 47 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front (Inside) Left or Right Entrance Cover Strip
- Partially detach backrest for rear seat Removing and Installing/Replacing Backrest
- Remove panel for door pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on Left or Right Door Pillar (Top)
- Remove trim on armrest of side trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on Armrest of Left or Right Side Trim Panel





Release screws (1).
Detach mucket (2) on side trim panel (3).





Unclip clips (1) with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge.
Carefully unclip side trim panel (3) at top from retainers (2).
Remove side trim panel (3) towards inside.





Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty nuts (1) and/or retainers (2).





Installation:
Fit all clips (1) with sealing ring.
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).