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Removing and installing or replacing lighting strip on door trim, front left or right (M4 Coupe, M4 Convertible)

Necessary preliminary work: 

CAUTION: Risk of damage!
Exercise caution when handling lighting strip.
Do not strike the fibre-optic conductor against other objects.

Release sound insulation (1) of door trim panel.

Installation note: 

SECURE SOUND INSULATION (1) WITH PROFILE RUBBER ADHESIVE .

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Drill out welding spots (1).

NOTE: Only drill down to door trim panel area (2) so that the contact surface is not damaged.

Feed lighting strip out of door trim panel (2).

Remove plastic remnants from contact surface of door trim panel (2).

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Installation note: 

Carefully feed lighting strip into door trim panel.

Secure welding pins (1) with lock washer (2).

Check light strip is fitted correctly, if necessary pressing down firmer on lock washers (2).

Saw off weld pins (1) to dimension (A).

A = 2 mm

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