51 71 387 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Water Gutter Trim (Rear Lid) On Left or Right

Lever out expansion rivet (3).

Detach rubber seal (2).

Slide trim (1) towards rear and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivet, Rubber Seal & Trim

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Trim, Catch & Side Panel

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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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