51 12 435 Replacing Left Or Right Body Molding From Sides Of Rear Bumper

NOTE:

Special Tools Required:

Unclip body molding (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Body Molding With Special Tool

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If Replacing Version With Chromeline:

Release catches (1) and remove chrome trim from body molding (2).

Fig 2: Removing Chrome Trim From Body Molding

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