51 47 000 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right entrance cover strip

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Move front seat forwards/up completely.

Remove bushing (1).

Release mucket (2).

Detach side trim panel (4) at clip (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (3).

Fig 2: Detaching Side Trim Panel

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IMPORTANT: Seat shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Before feeding out entrance cover strip, cover seat panel with cloth (risk of damage/scratching).

Release mucket (1).

Detach entrance cover strip (2) from clips (3).

Bend entrance cover strip (2) slightly and carefully feed out.

Fig 3: Identifying Mucket, Entrance Cover Strip And Clips

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Installation:

Guides (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Guides

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