51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front (inside) left or right door sill cover strip

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: Do not raise door sill cover strip (1) over entire length simultaneously.

Unclip rear door sill cover strip (1) from clips (2) starting from the rear with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Sill Cover Strip From Clips

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If necessary lift clip (1) from floor panel (2) and clip on door sill cover strip.

Fig 2: Identifying Floor Panel Clips

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Installation note:

Replace defective clips (1) on door sill cover strip (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Door Sill Cover Strip Clips

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