51 49 029 Install water gutter cover at side

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open rear lid
Remove CENTER WATER GUTTER .

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Detach mucket (1) along water gutter (2).

Release bolt (3).

Tightening torque: 51 49 6AZ

Release expansion rivet (4).

Remove water gutter (3)

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket Along Water Gutter

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Check clamp (1) for damage, replacing if necessary.

IMPORTANT: If clip mounts (2) are removed after additional work (such as for painting), they need to be replaced to prevent leaks.

Fig 2: Identifying Water Gutter Cover Clamp And Clip Mounts

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