51 71 387 Removing and installing/replacing rear water gutter trim (rear lid) on left or right

Lever out expansion rivet (3).

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Detach rubber seal (2).

Slide trim (1) towards rear and remove.

Installation:

Make sure trim (1) is correctly located in cover (2).

Fig 2: Installing Trim

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Trim (1) must engage catch (4) in side panel at rear (3).

CAUTION: If clip fixture (1) is removed for further work (e.g. painting):
Always replace clip fixture (1) in order to prevent leaks.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip Fixture

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