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

WARNING: FOLLOW SAFETY INFORMATION FOR REPAIR WORK ON VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG SYSTEMS .
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE ANY SHARP-EDGED TOOLS IN AREA OF HEAD AIRBAG (RISK OF DAMAGE TO HEAD AIRBAG). 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

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

Tightening torque 51 13 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Caps Mounting 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 Railing And Seals
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