51 22 370 Removing and installing/replacing cover (seal) on rear door at bottom left or right

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Detach cover (1) in direction of arrow from rear door (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Cover

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Installation:

Clip clips of cover (1) correctly into bores (3).

Installation:

Clips (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Cover (2) has an aluminum insert (3).

Only press on clips (1) when installing otherwise cover (2) will become uneven.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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