51 12 435 Replacing Left or Right Body Molding From Sides Of Rear Bumper

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Unclip body molding (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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If replacing version with Chromeline:

Release catches (1) and remove chrome trim from body molding (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches & Chrome Trim From Body Molding

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