Installing the trim in the water channel on the left and right

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Installing the trim in the water channel

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Check

Check the clips (2) for damage and replace them if necessary.
Check guides (3) for damage.

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Result

» The guides are damaged.

Measure
- Replace the trim.
  Parts: trim
Insert the trim (1) into the guides (3).
Clip the trim (1) into the ball hubs (2) from above.

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Installing the trim in the water channel

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Check

Check the clips (2) for damage and replace them if necessary.
Check guides (3) for damage.

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Result

» The guides are damaged.

Measure
- Replace the trim.
  Parts : trim
Insert the trim (1) into the guides (3) .
Clip the trim (1) into the ball hubs (2) from above.

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Installing the trim in the water channel

Position the trim (1) .
Clip in the trim (1) at the marked positions.

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