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

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Carefully lever out cover (1) using special tool 00 9 323 from door sill cover strip on rear left (2).

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

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Release expanding rivets with screw (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Expanding Rivets With Screws

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Carefully lever out rear left door sill cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 318 .

Installation note:

Make sure door sill cover strip is cleanly seated in gasket

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

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Installation note:

If necessary, replace expanding rivets and clamps on door sill cover strip (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip

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