51 47 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear (inside) left or right entrance cover strip

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat (through-loading system)

Unclip clips (1) on entrance cover strip (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Remove entrance cover strip (2) towards top rear.

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Clips (1) and guide (2) on entrance cover strip (3) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 2: Clips, Guide And Entrance Cover Strip

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