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

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 341  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear seat  . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

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

Attach special tool 00 9 341  at front under entrance cover strip (2).

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

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

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

Installation: 

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

1. 2 Clips
2. 3 Retaining lug
3. 4 Guides for clips
4. 5 Bore
   Fig 3: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip Parts

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.