51 47 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front (Inside) Left Or Right Entrance Cover Strip
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Special tools required:
- 00 9 317
NOTE:
To remove the footwell side trim from the A-pillar, it is only necessary to detach entrance cover strip in the front area. Preliminary tasks are not required.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove panel for door pillar. See 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM) .
- Remove entrance cover strip at rear . See 51 47 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
NOTE:
Front seat is shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Detach mucket (1) in area of entrance cover strip (2).
Starting at front, detach entrance cover strip (2) with special tool 00 9 317 from retainer (3) and clips (4).
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty retainer (3).
Release entrance cover strip (1) at clips (1) and feed out.
Installation:
Lug (1) must not be damaged or missing.
If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).
Fit entrance cover strip (3) with preinstalled clips (2).