51 21 370 Removing and installing/replacing cover at bottom left or right on front door

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Special tools required:

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Removal:

Unclip the clips (2) along the broken line by means of special tool 2 298 505 .

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Clips Using Special Tool (2 298 505)

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Installation:

NOTE: Clips (2) of cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Installing Clips Cover

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Install cover (1).

Clip in clips (2) along broken line.

Fig 3: Removing Clips Using Special Tool (2 298 505)

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