51 13 403 Replacing Handle Strip (On Trunk Lid)

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

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: Removing Handle Strip

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Locating Catches And Guides On Panel
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Remove remnants of adhesive (1) from handle strip (2).

Installation:

Perform function check with trunk lid open.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Areas On Handle Strip
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