51 13 440 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Left Or Right Rear Light

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: Stick fabric adhesive tape (1) onto trim (3) to below guide (2) (risk of damage).

Snap out trim (3) with special tool 00 9 317 sideways.

Fig 1: Removing Trim With Special Tool

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Snap out upper catch (1) with special tool 00 9 317.

Slide trim (2) in direction of arrow and thereby release catch (1).

Fig 2: Removing Upper Catch With Special Tool

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: View Of Catches And Guides On Trim

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