51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right entrance cover strip (inside)

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Carefully lever out cover (1) using special tool 00 9 323 from front left entry sill (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Front Left Entry Sill Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Release expander rivets with screw (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Expander Rivets And Screw

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Carefully lever out front left entry sill (1) using special tool 00 9 318 .

Fig 3: Removing Front Left Entry Sill Using Special Tool (00 9 318)

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Installation:

If necessary, replace expander rivets and retainers on entrance cover strip (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip

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