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51 43 004 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on left or right side trim panel

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Special tools required: 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Starting at front, detach decorative strip (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from clips (2) and remove.

Installation: 

Clips (2) on decorative strip (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips On Decorative Strip
G04752754Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Released or damaged Hutfix clips (1) must be replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Hutfix Clips
G04752755Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.