51 43 012 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right upper side trim section

If necessary, open retractable hardtop.

Open lid for retractable hardtop.

Release clips (1).

Lever out protective cap (2) and release screw underneath.

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clip (1) and protective cap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap And Clip

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Carefully release upper side trim section (1) at retainers (2) and clip (3) in upward direction.

Disconnect plug connection on aerial amplifier and remove upper side trim section (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (2).

Spray area of retainers (2) with cavity sealant.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (3) and associated Hutfix in body.

Upper side trim section (1) must be correctly fed into guides (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Side Trim Section, Retainers, Guides, And Clips

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Replacement

Remove AERIAL .