51 47 065 Removing and installing / replacing finishing strip at front left or right entrance

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not raise finishing strip (2) over entire length simultaneously.

Unclip clips (1) for finishing strip (2) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Remove finishing strip (2).

Fig 1: Removing Finishing Strip

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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