51 47 072 Removing and installing/replacing finishing strip on entrance, rear left or right

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Lever out clips (1) towards top with special tool 00 9 318 (universal wedge).

Carefully remove finishing strip (2) towards rear/top from clip (3).

Fig 1: Removing Finishing Strip Towards Rear/Top From Clip

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If necessary, remove clips.

Remove clips from entrance with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground).

Fig 2: Removing Clips From Entrance

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Slide on clips (1) and align.

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 3: Aligning Clips

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