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51 47 030 Removing and installing / replacing the rear (inside) left or right rocker panel strip

Remove rear seat. See 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL)

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, shown here without backrest side section.
  1. A Lift out entrance cover strip (1) towards inside from trim (2) of door pillar.
  2. B Slide entrance cover strip (1) approx. 20 mm forwards out of clips (3) and remove.
Fig 1: Removing Entrance Cover Strip
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Lever out clips (1) with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground)

Fig 2: Removing Clips With Pliers
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Installation: 

  1. Guide (1) on bracket (2) must not be damaged.
  2. When installing entrance cover strip, insert guide lug between guide (1) and door seam (3).
Fig 3: Identifying Guides On Bracket
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Installation: 

  1. If necessary, replace defective clips (1).
  2. Guide lug (2) of entrance cover strip (3) must not be damaged.
Fig 4: Identifying Clips & Guide Lug Of Entrance Cover Strip
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