51 12 435 Replacing left or right side molding for rear bumper

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Unclip rubbing strip first at rear then at side with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) and remove at an angle towards rear.

Installation: 

1. Insert rubbing strip first at front (1) and then clip into place.
   Fig 2: Inserting Rubbing Strip

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Saloon/sedan, compact:

Installation: 

1. Replace rubbing strip if detent lugs (1) are faulty.
   Fig 3: Replacing Rubbing Strip

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touring:

Installation: 

1. Replace rubbing strip (2) if detent lugs (1) are faulty.
   Fig 4: Replacing Rubbing Strip

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