51 13 440 Removing and installing/replacing trim on left or right rear light

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Stick fabric adhesive tape (1) onto trim (3) to below guide (2) (risk of damage).

Fig 1: Snapping Out Trim With Special Tool

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Snap out trim (3) with special tool 00 9 317 sideways.

Snap out upper catch (1) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 2: Snapping Out Upper Catch With Special Tool

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Slide trim (2) in direction of arrow and thereby release catch (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Guides On Trim

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