Rear Side Trim Panel, Removing And Installing (Coupe Model); Rear Side Trim Panels, Removing And Installing (Convertible Model) - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Rear side trim panel, removing
and installing (Coupe model)
- Remove rear seat cushion.
Remove rear backrest side
section. See
Using a trim tool, gently pry up door
threshold trim. Starting at A-pillar,
press radius of trim downwards while
sliding trim forward off trim clips.
Remove clips from body using pliers.
Save for installation.
- Remove trim plugs on armrest.
Remove panel mounting screws.
Gently pry off panel using trim
-
tool.
Disconnect electrical harness
-
connectors as necessary. Remove
side panel by lifting up and toward
interior.
Installation is reverse of removal.
-
Replace any damaged plastic
parts or clips.
Rear side trim panels,
removing and installing
(Convertible model)
- Remove rear seat cushion.
Remove rear backrest side
section. See
Lower side windows; open
-
convertible roof.
Remove side panel insert:
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