51 21 370 Removing and installing/replacing cover (seal) on front door at bottom left or right

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Detach cover (1) in direction of arrow from front door (2).

Installation:

Start clipping in cover (1) at rear (B-pillar) (risk of damage).

Clip clips of cover (1) correctly into bores (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Cover From Front Door

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Installation:

Clips (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Cover (2) has an aluminum insert (3).

Only press on clips (1) when installing otherwise cover (2) will become uneven.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips Of Cover

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