Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Side Trim Panel

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
- Remove rear seat Removing and Installing or Replacing Rear Seat
- Remove panel for door pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on Left or Right Door Pillar (Top) (B-pillar)





Right side only:
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 51 72 4AZ [1][2]72 11 Seat Belts.
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.





Note:
Picture shows R56

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 65 13 090 Removing and Installing/Replacing Speaker (Tweeter in Side Trim Panel).