51 13 401 Removing And Installing/Replacing Handle Strip (On Rear Lid)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove both rear lights in rear lid. Refer to 63 21 183 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (UP TO 03/2005) (ON REAR LID) .

Release screws (1).

Snap handle strip (2) in direction of arrow out of clips (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Locating Handle Strip Retaining Screws

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Replacement: 

Remove both bulbs for number/licence plate light. Refer to 63 99 401 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT OR RIGHT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT .

Fig 2: Removing Trim Clips

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