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51 13 305 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rail

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, lever out cover caps and release nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 13 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts
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Remove rail (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Rail
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Installation note: 

Seals (1 and 2) on railing (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seals And Railing
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