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

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Remove rear seat,

refer to REAR SEAT, NORMAL .

Unscrew screw.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat And Screw

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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: Removing Slide 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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