51 47 072 Removing and installing/replacing finishing strip at rear left or right entrance

The NOTES  on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Cover can not be reused.

Sever the double-sided adhesive tape of cover (1) with CUTTING CORD (2)  and pulling handles (3).

Detach cover (1) and dispose of it.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cover Using Cutting Cord And Pulling Handles

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Clean bonding surface.

Bond on new cover (1) in accordance with dimension (x and y).

1. x = 4 to 4.5 mm parallel to entrance edge
2. y = Align cover (1) to joint of cover (2)

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Dimensions And Joint Of Cover

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