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

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

When carrying out repair work on trim panels, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Preliminary work needed:

Partially remove REAR SEAT

Removal:

Release expanding rivet (1) from door sill cover strip (2).

Carefully lever out rocker panel trim (2) from clips (3) using special tool 00 9 325 and remove.

Fig 1: Securing Expanding Rivet Of Door Sill Cover Strip

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Installation:

Replacement

Remount clips (3).

NOTE: Replace faulty clips (3).

Carefully engage rocker panel trim (2) into the clips (3).

Secure expanding rivet (1) of door sill cover strip (2).

Fig 2: Securing Expanding Rivet Of Door Sill Cover Strip

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