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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release REAR SEAT

Release expansion rivet (1).

Release clips (2) on door sill cover strip (3) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Pull door sill cover strip (3) up and remove.

Fig 1: Releasing Door Sill Cover Strip Clips With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (1).

Fit door sill cover strip (2) with preinstalled clips (1).

Fig 2: Door Sill Cover Strip Clips

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