51 12 435 Replacing Left Or Right Body Molding From Sides Of Rear Bumper

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317 

Unclip body molding (1) with special tool 00 9 317  and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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If replacing version with Chromeline: 

Release catches (1) and remove chrome trim from body molding (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Chrome Trim From Body Molding And Catches

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