51 47 312 Replacing footrest for front passenger compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) .

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 Bonded Carpet 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 Line

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