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

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Remove rear seat

Unscrew screw.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat

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Slide rocker panel strip backwards out of clips and remove.

Lever clips with pliers (head of pliers surface-ground) out of base plate.

Fig 2: Sliding Rocker Panel Strip Backwards Out Of Clips

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 3: Replacing Damaged Clips

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