51 15 300 Removing And Installing/Replacing Protective Strip In Side Panel, Front Left Or Right (Coupe)

Unclip front clip (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Then unclip clips (3) and remove protective strip (2).

Fig 1: Locating Protective Strip Clips

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Installation: 

1. Always replace front grommet (1) (leaks).
2. If necessary, lever out clips or rubber grommet (2) from side panel.
   Fig 2: Identifying Front Grommet

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Installation: 

1. If necessary, replace faulty rubber grommets (1) and clips (2).
2. Attach clips with rubber grommet to protective strip and align.
3. Replace protective strip (4) if clip (3) is damaged.

Clip protective strip into door.

Fig 3: View Of Rubber Grommets

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