51 13 403 Replacing handle strip (on trunk lid)

Remove handle strip, refer to 51 13 402 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HANDLE STRIP (ON TRUNK LID) .

When replaced, the button comes in individual parts because the panel must be painted in the relevant car colour.

Lever out light strip (1) on left/right from opening (2) and remove.

Remove light bulb (3).

Fig 1: Removing Light Bulb

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Remove seal (1) from handle strip (2).

Fig 2: Removing Seal From Handle Strip

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NOTE: During removal, do not damage catches (1) of panel (2).

Carefully lever panel (2) with special tool 00 9 322 (plastic wedge) out of handle strip (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Panel With Special Tool 00 9 322 (plastic wedge) Out Of Handle Strip

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) on panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Catches And Guides On Panel

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Remove remnants of adhesive (1) from handle strip (2).

Fig 5: Removing Remnants Of Adhesive From Handle Strip

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Installation:

Perform function check with trunk lid open.