51 47 312 Replacing footrest for front passenger compartment

Necessary preliminary work

NOTE: Footrest (1) is bonded with carpet along line (2).

Adhesive bead must remain on carpet (risk of damage).

Preheat footrest (1) with hot air blower and therefore loosen adhesive bead from footrest (1).

If necessary, tension footrest (1) with panel wedge and apply heat to pull off inwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Footrest And Carpet Bonding Line

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Installation note:

If required, preheat footrest (1) with hot air blower and apply adhesive bead along line (2) with a hot-glue gun.

Fit footrest (1) to carpet and bond.

Fig 2: Identifying Footrest And Adhesive Bead Applying Line

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