51 47 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear (inside) left or right entrance cover strip

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw (1) of entrance cover strip (2).

Insert special tool 00 9 341 at front under cover strip.

Pull out entrance cover strip (2) downwards/forwards.

Fig 1: Removing Screw Of Entrance Cover Strip

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Lever out clips (1) with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground).

Fig 2: Removing Clips With Pliers

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

Installation:

Following parts of entrance cover strip (1) must not be damaged or missing:

2) Clips

3) Retaining lug

4) Guides for clips

5) Bore

Fig 3: Installing Clips Onto Entrance Cover Strip

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