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51 43 006 Replacing Decorative Strip On Left Or Right Side Trim Panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Drill out welding spots (1) on side trim panel (2) and remove decorative strip.

NOTE: Only drill down to side trim panel area (2) so as not to damage the contact surface.

Remove all remnants of plastic from contact surface of side trim panel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Spots On Side Trim Panel
G04797644Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Place decorative strip on side trim panel.

Secure welding pins (2) with locking washers (1).

Shorten welding pins (1) down to measurement (A).

A = 2 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Welding Pins Measurement
G04797645Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.