51 47 065 Removing and installing/replacing finishing strip at front left or right entrance

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Carefully lever out finishing strip (1) with special tool 00 9 318 (universal wedge) from clips (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Finishing Strip

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If necessary, lever clips out of entrance with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground).

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 2: Removing Clips Out Of Entrance With Pliers

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Foam tape (1) must be fitted.

Push clips (2) onto finishing strip (3) and align.

Fig 3: Installing Clips Onto Finishing Strip

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