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51 13 305 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rail

WARNING: Follow safety instructions  for working on cars with airbag systems.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools in area of head airbag (risk of damage to head airbag).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, lever out cover caps and release nuts (1).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts
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Remove rail (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Rail
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Installation: 

Seals (1 and 2) on railing (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seals On Railing
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