51 22 370 Removing and installing/replacing cover at bottom left or right on rear door

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Detach cover (1) in direction of arrow from rear door (2).

Fig 1: Cover And Rear Door

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Installation:

Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Cover (2) has an aluminium insert (3).

Only press on catches (1) when installing, otherwise cover (2) will become uneven.

Fig 2: Catches And Cover

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