51 47 000 Removing And Installing / Replacing Entrance Cover Strip, Front (Inside) Left Or Right

Detach entrance cover strip (1) from front and rear trims.

Unclip entrance cover strip (1) in direction of arrow from floor plate.

If necessary, lever clips (2) with end cutting pliers (head of pliers surface-ground) out of floor pan.

Fig 1: Uncliping Entrance Cover Strip From Floor Plate

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Installation: 

Clip mounts of entrance cover strip (2) must not be damaged.

Push clips (1) onto entrance cover strip (2).

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Entrance Cover Strip

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