51 47 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear (inside) left or right entrance cover strip

Special tools required:

Detach mucket (1) in area of entrance cover strip (2).

Using special tool 00 9 317 , detach entrance cover strip (2) from retainers (3) and clips (4) in upward direction.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (3).

If necessary, release clips (4) from vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip And Faulty Retainers With Clips

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Installation:

Lugs (1) must not be damaged or missing.

If necessary, fit missing or faulty clips (2) on entrance cover strip (3).

Fit entrance cover strip (3) with preinstalled clips (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip With Preinstalled Clips

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