51 47 030 Removing and installing / replacing the rear (inside) left or right rocker panel strip

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Remove rear seat,

refer to 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, shown here without backrest side section.

Lift out entrance cover strip (1) towards inside from trim (2) of door pillar.
Slide entrance cover strip (1) approx. 20 mm forwards out of clips (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Entrance Cover Strip Towards Inside From Trim Of Door Pillar
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Lever out clips (1) with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground)

Fig 2: Levering Out Clips With Pliers (Head Of Pliers Surface-Ground

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Installation:

Guide (1) on bracket (2) must not be damaged.
When installing entrance cover strip, insert guide lug between guide (1) and door seam (3).

Fig 3: Installing Entrance Cover Strip, Insert Guide Lug Between Guide And Door Seam

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clips (1).
Guide lug (2) of entrance cover strip (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Installing Clips

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