51 71 447 Removing and installing or replacing trim panel for cover on left or right side member
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove door sill cover strip. See 51 47 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ROCKER PANEL TRIM ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE (OUTER) or 51 47 066 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ILLUMINATED ROCKER PANEL TRIM ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE (OUTER) .
Release expanding rivet (1) and (3).
Release bottom screws (4).
Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ .
Unclip trim panel for cover on side member (2) in marked areas and remove.
Installation note:
Ensure that cover is correctly seated on side member (2) in marked areas.
Installation note:
Retaining lugs (2) of holding strip at front (1) and rear (3) must be neither damaged nor missing.