51 13 401 Removing and installing/replacing handle strip (on tailgate) (Z3 coupe, M coupe): Notes

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Removing and installing tailgate trim, refer to 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENTIRE) TAILGATE TRIM (Z3 COUPE, M COUPE)

Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 1: Removing Nuts

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Press lock cylinder (1) while pulling off handle strip (2) with seal (3) toward rear.

Fig 2: Removing Handle Strip With Seal

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