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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

NOTE: To remove the footwell side trim from the A-pillar, it is only necessary to detach entrance cover strip in the front area. Preliminary tasks are not required.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR
Remove ENTRANCE COVER STRIP AT REAR

NOTE: Front seat is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Detach mucket (1) in area of entrance cover strip (2).

Unclip entrance cover strip (2) with special tool 00 9 317 starting at front.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainer (3).

If necessary, release clips (4) from vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket, Cover Strip, Retainer And Clips

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Release entrance cover strip (1) at clips (2) and feed out.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Strip And Clips

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Installation

Lug (1) must not be damaged or missing; if necessary, replace entrance cover strip (3).

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fit missing clips on entrance cover strip (3).

Fit entrance cover strip (3) with preinstalled clips (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Strip, Preinstalled Clips And Faulty Clips

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