51 47 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front (Inside) Left Or Right Entrance Cover Strip

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Risk of breakage to connecting lug on B-pillar trim panel.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not raise entrance cover strip (1) over entire length simultaneously.

Detach entrance cover strip (1) at clips (2) from front to rear.

Detach entrance cover strip (1) from B-pillar trim panel at bottom in direction of arrow.

If necessary, lever out clips (2) from floor pan.

Fig 1: Removing Entrance Cover Strip From B-Pillar Trim Panel

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Installation:

Fit entrance cover strip (2) with preinstalled clips (1).

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Connecting lug (3) of entrance cover strip (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Lug Of Entrance Cover Strip

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