51 71 473 Removing and installing/replacing take-up for cover on left or right sill

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Special tools required:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover on sill, see 51 71 472 Removing and installing/replacing cover on left or right sill

Drill out blind rivet (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 51 71 16AZ, see 51 71 SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS

Feed take-up (4) in direction of arrow out of trim (3).

Fig 1: Blind Rivet, Trim And Screw

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Replacement:

If necessary, release screws (1) on running board (2).

Feed out running board (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Guides (3) on take-up (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Guides And Running Board

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Installation:

If necessary, replace nuts (1) on take-up (2).

Guides (3) on running board (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Guides, Running Board And Nuts

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If necessary, unclip clips (1) on cover (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 4: Clips And Cover

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on cover (2).

Fig 5: Clips And Cover

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