Panel 2 door rear side remove and install

# Rear side panel, remove and install.

Remove rear seat bottom by pulling up sharply. Some very early models may have two 10mm bolts, one below each seating position. Remove these bolts and lift lower seat section out of car. |
Remove the 10mm bolt securing each side of the rear seat back rest to side of car, located just behind the side trim panels. Lift rear seat back rest upwards to disengage clips at top, and remove from car. |
On pre 88 models, open the rear side window. Pull door opening edge seal away from trim panel. Pull panel in towards center car and away from door opening and lift up to remove. |

### Installation:

Engage upper section of backrest in holders before securing bottom edge. |

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson