Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Side Trim Panel (Coupe)

51 43 002 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel (Coupe)

NOTE:
- Open door and lower side window.
- Remove rest side section from rear seat backrest.
- Remove front entrance cover strip.

WARNING:
- Version with side airbag, head airbag, passenger airbag:
- Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

CAUTION: Do not use sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag).







Version with side airbag:

NOTE:
- Risk of damage to speaker grill (3):
- To lever out airbag emblem (1), place a plastic wedge on speaker grill (3).

Lever out airbag emblem (1) with screwdriver and plastic wedge in opening (2).







Release screws (1).
Version with side airbag:
Also release screw (2).

Installation:
2AZ Trim, front roof pillar (A-pillar) on body 2.0 Nm







Unclip clips (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).
Version without speaker:
Remove side trim panel (2) towards inside.

Installation:
If necessary, pull off mucket (3) in area of side trim panel.







Version with loudspeaker:
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1) on speaker (2).
Remove side trim panel (3) towards inside.







Installation:
The gray clips (1) are longer than the remaining white clips (2).
If necessary, replace damaged clips. All clips are without sealing washers.