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

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Special tools required:

00 9 341 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Release screw (1) on entrance cover strip (2).

Attach special tool 00 9 341 at front under entrance cover strip (2).

Pull out entrance cover strip (2) forwards/downwards.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Entrance Cover Strip

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Lever out clips (1) with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground).

Fig 2: Removing Clips With Pliers

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Push clips (2) onto entrance cover strip (1).

Installation:

Following parts of entrance cover strip (1) must not be damaged or missing:

2 Clips
3 Retaining lug
4 Guides for clips
5 Bore

Fig 3: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip Parts
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