51 47 072 Removing and installing/replacing finishing strip on rear left or right entrance (outer)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Lift cover panel (2) up and out at clips (1) using special tool 00 9 317 .

Remove cover (2).

NOTE: Depending on the model, cover panel (2) is secured with a different number of clips (1).

Fig 1: Lifting Cover Panel With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation note:

If necessary, remove clips (1) from entrance with a suitable tool.

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 2: Replacing Finishing Strip Clamps

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