51 47 312 Replacing footrest for front passenger compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) .

NOTE: Footrest (1) is bonded with carpet along line (2).

Adhesive bead must remain on carpet (risk of damage).

Preheat footrest (1) with hot air blower and therefore loosen adhesive bead from footrest (1).

If necessary, tension footrest (1) with panel wedge and apply heat to pull off inwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Footrest And Carpet Along Line (2)

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Installation note:

If required, preheat footrest (1) with hot air blower and apply adhesive bead along line (2) with a hot-glue gun.

Fit footrest (1) to carpet and bond.

Fig 2: Identifying Preheat Footrest And Adhesive Bead Applying Along Line

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