51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing (inside) front left or right door sill cover strip

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Disengage retaining lugs (5) of door sill cover strip (2) from both adjoining panels.

IMPORTANT: Lever out door sill cover strip (2) at front retaining points (3).

Slide door sill cover strip (2) back approx. 2 cm to feed clips out of rear retaining points (1).

Fig 1: Removing Door Sill Cover Strip

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Installation:

If necessary, lever out clips (1) remaining in floor panel and push into clip mounts of door sill cover strip (2).

Replace faulty clips (1).

Clip mountings of door sill cover strip (2) must not be damaged.

Retaining lugs (3) of door sill cover strip (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Sill Cover Strip With Clips And Retaining Lugs

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