51 47 000 Removing and installing / replacing entrance cover strip, front (inside) left or right

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Detach entrance cover strip (1) from front and rear trims.

Fig 1: Detaching Entrance Cover Strip

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Unclip entrance cover strip (1) in direction of arrow from floor plate.

If necessary, lever clips (2) with end cutting pliers (head of pliers surface-ground) out of floor pan.

Installation:

Clip mounts of entrance cover strip (2) must not be damaged.

Push clips (1) onto entrance cover strip (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Clips Onto Entrance Cover Strip

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If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).