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:






Important!
Risk of damage to fibre optic cable in side trim panel.

Light strip Removing and Installing/Replacing Light Strip In Side Trim Panel must be replaced if fibre optic cable is damaged.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove decorative strip from side trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Decorative Strip on Left or Right Side Trim Panel
- Remove armrest side section Removing and Installing/Replacing Rest Side Section on Left or Right Rear Seat Backrest
- Remove rear seat Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Seat (Through-Loading)





Detach mucket (1) in area of side trim panel.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 43 3AZ Specifications.





Carefully detach side trim panel (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from retainers (2) and clips (3).

Pull side trim panel (1) inwards only to such an extent that plug connections can be disconnected.

Note:
Fibre optic cable may break off if side trim panel (1) is pulled too far inwards.





Note:
View from outside through door window.

Carefully detach LED holder (1).

Disconnect plug connections from control unit and speaker and remove side trim panel.





Installation Note:
Lug (1) on side trim panel must be correctly inserted into guide (2) of C-pillar panel.





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





Installation Note:
Fit all clips (1) with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).