51 11 170 Replacing body molding for left or right bumper

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Unclip rubbing strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321 (folding leg) first at front, then at side, pull out at side from bumper (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Uncliping Rubbing Strip With Special Tool 00 9 321

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Installation:

Push rubbing strip (2) at side into bumper.
Slide guide (1) of rubbing strip (2) into support (3) of base (4) and clip in rest.

Fig 2: Identifying Slide Guide Of Rubbing Strip Into Support Of Base And Clip In Rest

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