51 12 435 Replacing left or right side molding for rear bumper

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Special Tools Required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-SERIES (M54/E46) .

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Unclip rubbing strip first at rear then at side with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) and remove at an angle towards rear.

Fig 1: Uncliping Rubbing Strip First At Rear Then At Side With Special Tool 00 9 321

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Installation:

Insert rubbing strip first at front (1) and then clip into place.

Fig 2: Inserting Rubbing Strip First At Front And Then Clip Into Place

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Saloon/sedan, compact:

Installation:

Replace rubbing strip if detent lugs (1) are faulty.

Fig 3: Replacing Rubbing Strip If Detent Lugs Are Faulty

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touring:

Installation:

Replace rubbing strip (2) if detent lugs (1) are faulty.

Fig 4: Replacing Rubbing Strip Detent Lugs

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