51 13 316 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on drip molding on left or right (Touring)

NOTE: Two persons are needed to remove and install the trim strip.

NOTE: Trim strip (1) is secured with 13 clips (2).
To remove trim strip at rear of drip molding, it is only necessary to detach strip (1) at rear four clips (2).

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip At Rear Of Drip Molding

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NOTE: Make sure body is not damaged in area of A- and C-pillars.
In first step, clip trim strip (1) out of centering (2) of rear trim strip (3).

Carefully clip out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 318 (universal wedge).

Fig 2: Clipping Out Trim Strip

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Installation:

To prevent leaks and noises:
Check all clips (2) for visible damage.
Loose or damaged clips (2), as shown in illustration, must be replaced as follows:

Drive through split pin (1) with split-pin drift and hammer,
split pin (1) is permitted to drop into interior of side frame,
remove clip(s) (2) by hand.

Fig 3: Removing Clip(s) By Hand
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Installation:

Seal (1) on clip (2) must not be missing (leaks).
Insert clip (2) into bore
Press in split pin (3) until flush with clip (2), do not drive in (risk of damage, denting)

Fig 4: Inserting Clip Into Bore
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CAUTION:

Only carry trim strip by its middle (risk of damage)
Carry out installation with two persons
Prepositioning of trim strip
Ensure drip molding runs parallel to side frame (risk of breakage).

Installation:

Installation of trim strip (1) on clips:

Do not drive in trim strip (1), this would create risk of damage and produce denting.
Fit trim strip (1) at rear (A) and clip onto rear trim strip.
Position from rear (A) to front (B) and clip into place (audible click).
Position from bottom (C) to top (B) and clip into place (audible click).

Fig 5: Identifying Fit Trim Strip
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