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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT .

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.

Fig 1: Pulling Out 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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Cover strip is modified, new component changed.

Clips (1) are cut (see following work steps).

Fig 3: Identifying Clips

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When replacing clips:

Cut clip in area (1) and rib (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Rib

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Clip (1) cut.

Fig 5: Identifying Clip

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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 6: Identifying Clips, Retaining Lug, Guides And Entrance Cover Strip
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