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Installing the door sill cover strip on the rear left and right

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Install the rear door sill cover strip 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Bending of plastic components. 
Application of too much force can lead to bending of plastic components. 
  • Place special tool directly beside the mounting clip.
  • Continue unclipping the part without using the tool if possible.
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Position the rear door sill cover strip (2) on the body.

Engage the rear door sill cover strip (2) on the detents (3).

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Door sill cover strip to body 
Screw 4.8x16 Tightening torque  1.4 Nm
G14472784Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installing the illuminated sill trim on the rear door sill 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Bending of plastic components. 
Application of too much force can lead to bending of plastic components. 
  • Place special tool directly beside the mounting clip.
  • Continue unclipping the part without using the tool if possible.
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
G14472786Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.