51 42 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Decorative Strip (Light Strip) On Left Or Right Door Trim (Rear)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear door trim panel . See 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Pull back foam section (1) over plug (2).

Unlock plug (2) and detach from light strip (3).

Release screws (4).

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 42 2AZ. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Light Strip

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Lever out decorative strip (1) at rear and front from door trim (2).

Fig 2: Removing Decorative Strip

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Installation:

Slide light strip (3) in decorative strip (4) fully towards rear.

Following parts of decorative strip (4) must not be damaged:

Guides
Screw connections
Light strip

Fig 3: Identifying Light Strip And Decorative Strip
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