51 43 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Decorative Strip On Panel For Left Or Right Door Pillar

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lever out decorative strip (1) at side and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Decorative Strip

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Installation:

Catches (1) of decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Decorative Strip

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