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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 16 other vehicles, including the 2006 BMW 325Ci, 2005 BMW 325xi, 2005 BMW 325i, 2005 BMW 325Ci, and 2004 BMW 325xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Carefully lever out finishing strip (1) with special tool 00 9 318 (universal wedge)

from clips (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Finishing Strip From Clips

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 2: Levering Clips Out Of Entrance

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Foam tape (1) must be fitted.

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

Fig 3: Pushing Clips Onto Finishing Strip

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.