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Body Equipment - Repair - e92/93 m3 BMW M3 E90

Step-by-step instructions on "Body Equipment - Repair - e92/93 m3" for BMW M3 E90 (2007–2013). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

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General information

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51 00 ... Notes on bonding/attaching components with double-sided adhesive tape

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51 00 ... Notes on fitting window guide seals

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51 00 ... Safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems

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51 00 ... Service position of engine hood/bonnet

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51 11 ... Installing/replacing number/license plate (without base)

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51 11 ... Removing and installing/replacing cover for headlight cleaning system on left

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51 11 ... Removing and installing/replacing cover for headlight washer unit on left

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51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim

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51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

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51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (from 09/08)

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51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/08)

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51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim

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51 11 158 Replacing baseplate for license plate

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51 11 180 Removing and installing / replacing center grille for bumper trim

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51 12 ... Removing and installing/replacing bottom middle trim on rear bumper (M Technic aerodynamic kit)

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51 12 ... Removing and installing/replacing guide for bumper at rear bottom middle

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51 12 ... Replacing trim on rear bumper (M Technic aerodynamic kit)

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51 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for rear bumper trim

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51 12 090 Removing and installing/replacing trim grille in bumper trim

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51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper trim

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51 12 157 Replacing rear bumper trim

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51 12 798 Removing and installing/replacing holder for bumper at rear left

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51 12 799 Removing and installing/replacing holder for bumper at rear right

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51 12 801 Removing and installing/replacing holder for rear left or right bumper

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51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing guide for rear center bumper

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51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing left or right guide for rear bumper

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71 60 051 Replacing complete trailer tow hitch

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51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

1 article

51 13 017 Removing and installing/replacing frame for grille in engine hood/bonnet on left or right

1 article

51 13 023 Removing and installing/replacing grille in engine hood/bonnet on left or right

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51 13 025 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trim on engine hood/bonnet

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51 13 047 Removing and installing (replacing) grille on side panel at front left or right

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51 13 116 Removing and installing cowl panel cover

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51 13 117 Replacing cowl panel cover

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51 13 280 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

1 article

51 13 286 Replacing bracket for roof luggage rack on left or right

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51 13 316 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof gutter at left or right

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51 14 ... Instructions for attaching number/letter designation combination

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51 14 000 Removing and installing/replacing front BMW badge

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51 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear BMW badge

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51 14 110 Removing and installing/replacing rear model designation

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51 14 110 Removing and installing/replacing rear model designation (Brilliance)

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51 16 ... Calibrating compass in interior rearview mirror (from 09/08)

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51 16 ... Calibrating compass in interior rearview mirror (up to 09/08)

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51 16 ... Gluing of mirror base

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51 16 ... Removing and installing drawer in luggage compartment

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51 16 ... Removing and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right door mirror

1 article

51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim on left or right door mirror

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51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing cover cap on left or right door mirror

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51 16 000 Removing and installing or replacing mirror on left or right front door (convertible)

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51 16 000 Removing and installing/replacing mirror on left or right front door

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51 16 026 Replacing mirror glass

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51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (overview)

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51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with Japanese toll mirror)

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51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with mirror arm end caps)

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51 16 060 Removing and installing/replacing interior rearview mirror (with rain sensor)

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51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support

1 article

51 16 154 Removing and installing/replacing insert for center console

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51 16 156 Replacing ashtray insert

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51 16 200 Removing and installing storage compartment

1 article

51 16 201 Replacing storage compartment

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51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front (inner or outer) cup holder

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51 16 204 Removing and installing/replacing rear cup holder

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51 16 206 Removing and installing / replacing center armrest

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51 16 212 Removing and installing trim for storage compartment

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51 16 213 Replacing trim for storage compartment

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51 16 260 Removing and installing/replacing front section of rear console trim

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Replacement

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51 16 265 Removing and installing/replacing rear section of rear console trim

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51 16 340 Removing and installing/replacing lock for right glovebox

1 article

51 16 342 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for passenger airbag deactivation

1 article

51 16 361 Replacing right glovebox

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51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing

1 article

51 16 383 Removing and installing/replacing damper for glovebox

1 article

51 16 400 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on fixed side window of left or right rear door

1 article

51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on side window of left or right rear door

1 article

51 16 450 Removing and installing/replacing rear left/right grab handle

1 article

51 16 480 Removing and installing or replacing front grab handle

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51 16 992 Disassembling and assembling lock cylinder (lock cylinder removed)

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51 44 150 Replacing trim for front roofliner

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51 17 400 Removing and installing/replacing bump stop with ejector for filler flap

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51 21 ... Removing window cavity cover strip with special tool 00 9 324 at front or rear

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51 21 003 Replacing door detent (lock striker), front left or right

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51 21 004 Adjusting front left or right door detent (lock wedge)

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51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door

1 article

51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for left or right outside door handle with lock cylinder

1 article

51 21 126 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for left or right outside door handle without lock cylinder

1 article

51 21 140 Removing and installing/replacing complete lock cylinder in left or right front door

1 article

51 21 147 Replacing locks for simultaneous closing with CAS control unit

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51 21 150 Blocking, if necessary initializing, car key in immobilizer control module

1 article

51 21 170 Removing and installing or replacing outside handle from left or right front door

1 article

51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle

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51 21 181 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle with lock cylinder

1 article

51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door

1 article

51 21 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right front door

1 article

51 21 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right front door

1 article

51 21 280 Removing and installing or replacing door brake on left or right front door

1 article

51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door

1 article

51 21 301 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of front door

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51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door

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51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door (sedan)

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51 22 001 Replacing door detent (lock striker), rear left or right

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51 22 004 Adjusting rear left or right door detent (lock wedges)

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51 22 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right rear door

1 article

51 22 126 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for outside door handle on left or right rear door

1 article

51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle on left or right back door

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51 22 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle, left or right

1 article

51 22 225 Removing and installing/replacing inside door opener of rear left or right door

1 article

51 22 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right rear door

1 article

51 22 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right rear door

1 article

51 22 280 Removing and installing/replacing door retainer on rear left or right door

1 article

51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right

1 article

51 22 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inside rear door

1 article

51 22 360 Replacing seal for door seam/roof frame on left or right rear door

1 article

51 23 ... Adjusting/replacing bump stops

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51 23 004 Adjusting hood/bonnet lock

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51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine hood/bonnet lock

1 article

51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left hood/bonnet lock

1 article

51 23 131 Adjusting left or right striker on engine hood

1 article

51 23 155 Removing and installing/replacing bar for retaining hook

1 article

51 23 160 Removing and installing/replacing arrester hook on engine hood

1 article

51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine hood locks (to passenger compartment)

1 article

51 23 212 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front hood/bonnet locks (to locks)

1 article

51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas strut for engine bonnet/hood

1 article

51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock

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51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock (lower section of rear lid lock)

1 article

51 24 050 Removing and installing/replacing lock element (lock cylinder) for rear lid

1 article

51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing rear lid lock (upper section)

1 article

51 24 130 Removing and installing/replacing striker for rear lid lock

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51 24 131 Removing and installing/replacing left or right striker for rear lid lock

1 article

51 24 145 Removing and installing/replacing button for rear lid actuation

1 article

51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for rear lid

1 article

51 31 ... Instructions on gluing windscreen

1 article

51 31 ... Removing and installing/replacing retaining strip for cowl panel cover

1 article

51 31 ... Removing windscreen with "Roll Out 2000"

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51 31 000 Removing and installing / replacing windscreen

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51 31 015 Repairing damage to windscreens caused by pitting (stone chips) (clear and tinted laminated safety glass)

1 article

51 31 021 Removing and installing / replacing rubber frame for windscreen (top) (sedan)

1 article

51 31 021 Removing and installing/replacing rubber frame for windscreen (convertible/coupe)

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51 31 023 Removing and installing left or right gutter strip along windscreen

1 article

51 31 025 Replacing left or right gutter strip along windscreen

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51 31 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear window

1 article

51 31 241 Replacing rubber frame (top/side) for rear window

1 article

51 31 242 Replacing rubber frame (bottom) for rear window

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54 37 300 Removing and installing/replacing rear window

1 article

51 32 154 Adjusting left or right front door window glass

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Ideal adjustment, longitudinal direction

1 article

Adjusting longitudinal direction/retraction depth

1 article

Ideal adjustment, pretension

1 article

Adjusting pretension

1 article

51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

1 article

51 32 170 Removing and installing / replacing door window glass, front left or right (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 32 170 Removing and installing / replacing door window glass, front left or right (sedan)

1 article

51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window (sedan)

1 article

51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window (Convertible/Coupe)

1 article

51 32 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on front door window frame, left or right

1 article

51 33 ... Normalization of power window units

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51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window unit in left or right front door (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window unit in left or right front door (sedan)

1 article

51 34 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for window guide of left or right rear door

1 article

51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

1 article

51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

1 article

51 34 191 Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame

1 article

51 34 211 Replacing rubber guide for rear left or right door window

1 article

51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (front), left or right

1 article

51 37 000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window unit (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 37 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete rear left or right power window unit (sedan)

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54 37 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for support tube in luggage compartment on left or right

1 article

51 37 154 Adjusting rear left or right side window

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Ideal adjustment, transversal direction

1 article

Adjusting transversal direction

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Adjusting longitudinal direction

1 article

Checking retraction depth

1 article

Checking adjustment

1 article

51 37 171 Replacing rear left or right side window

1 article

51 37 240 Removing and installing or replacing outer window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right

1 article

51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel (sedan)

1 article

51 41 001 Replacing front left or right door trim panel (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 41 001 Replacing front left or right door trim panel (sedan)

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51 41 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front door handle (passenger side)

1 article

51 41 018 Replacing speaker trim on front left or right door trim panel

1 article

51 41 019 Removing and installing/replacing door handle on door trim panel at front (passenger side) left or right

1 article

51 41 030 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door trim panel (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 41 030 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door trim panel (sedan)

1 article

51 41 081 Replacing armrest on front left or right door trim panel (driver's side)

1 article

51 41 090 Replacing light strip on door trim panel at front

1 article

51 41 241 Removing and installing/replacing cover for armrest on driver door

1 article

51 41 270 Removing and installing/replacing trim on door pocket

1 article

51 48 060 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in left or right front door

1 article

51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear door trim panel

1 article

51 42 001 Replacing left or right rear door trim panel

1 article

51 42 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on door handle, rear left or right

1 article

51 42 018 Replacing speaker trim on rear left or right door trim panel

1 article

51 42 030 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip (light strip) on rear left or right door trim panel

1 article

51 48 070 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on left or right rear door

1 article

51 43 004 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on left or right side trim panel

1 article

51 43 012 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right upper side trim section

1 article

51 43 018 Removing and installing/replacing speaker trim on left or right side trim panel

1 article

51 43 034 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower side trim section

1 article

51 43 063 Removing and installing/replacing upper section on rear left or right armrest

1 article

51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left (driver side)

1 article

51 43 075 Removing and installing / replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right

1 article

51 43 090 Removing and installing/replacing light strip in side trim panel

1 article

51 43 148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top)

1 article

51 43 150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door pillar (bottom)

1 article

51 43 201 Removing and installing or replacing trim for roof pillar at front (A-pillar), left or right

1 article

51 43 251 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left or right rear roof pillar (C-pillar)

1 article

51 46 025 Removing and installing/replacing trim on air outlet grille

1 article

51 46 026 Removing and installing or replacing front air outlet trim grille

1 article

51 44 001 Removing and installing/replacing headliner (without slide/tilt sunroof)

1 article

51 44 011 Removing and installing or replacing roofliner (with slide/tilt sunroof)

1 article

51 45 ... Removing and installing carrier for instrument panel

1 article

51 45 ... Replacing side cover on instrument panel

1 article

51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

1 article

51 45 031 Replacing instrument panel trim

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51 45 181 Removing and installing/replacing bottom right trim for instrument panel

1 article

51 45 185 Removing and installing/replacing panel for pedals

1 article

51 45 263 Removing and installing/replacing instrument panel trim on right

1 article

51 45 370 Removing and installing (replacing) left decorative strip on instrument panel

1 article

51 45 380 Removing and installing (replacing) right decorative strip on instrument panel

1 article

51 46 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim on rear window shelf (parcel shelf)

1 article

51 46 001 Removing and installing panel for rear window shelf (parcel shelf)

1 article

51 46 004 Replacing trim for oddments tray (back shelf with rear window roller blind and through-loading system)

1 article

51 46 005 Removing and installing trim for oddments tray (back shelf with rear window roller blind and through-loading system)

1 article

51 46 007 Replacing panel for rear window shelf (parcel shelf)

1 article

51 46 013 Removing and installing/replacing rear window roller blind

1 article

51 46 050 Removing and installing/replacing top trim on rear apron

1 article

51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover

1 article

51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody panelling

1 article

51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing storage tray in luggage compartment on left

1 article

51 47 ... Removing and installing storage tray in luggage compartment on left

1 article

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

1 article

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

1 article

51 47 065 Removing and installing / replacing finishing strip at front left or right entrance

1 article

51 47 072 Removing and installing/replacing finishing strip at rear left or right entrance

1 article

51 47 101 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment floor trim panel

1 article

51 47 140 Removing and installing/replacing panel for luggage compartment partition

1 article

51 47 143 Removing and installing/replacing panel for passenger compartment partition

1 article

51 47 151 Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim (Convertible/Coupe)

1 article

51 47 151 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim

1 article

51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim (Convertible/Coupe)

1 article

51 47 161 Removing and installing / replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim

1 article

51 47 171 Removing and installing/replacing flap in luggage compartment trim on right

1 article

51 47 202 Removing and installing cover for luggage compartment

1 article

51 47 203 Removing and installing/replacing trim for luggage compartment at rear left or right

1 article

51 47 205 Removing and installing/replacing panel for luggage compartment side member on left or right

1 article

Left side only

1 article

Right side only

1 article

51 47 207 Removing and installing/replacing panel for main bearing on left or right

1 article

51 47 210 Removing and installing/replacing trunk trim panel on left side panel

1 article

51 47 220 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment trim panel on right side panel

1 article

51 47 312 Replacing footrest for front passenger compartment

1 article

51 47 315 Removing and installing / replacing front carpet for passenger compartment

1 article

51 47 440 Removing and installing/replacing rear carpet on seat pan (sedan)

1 article

51 47 440 Removing and installing/replacing rear carpet on seat pan (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 47 490 Removing and installing / replacing front underbody protection

1 article

51 47 491 Removing and installing/replacing rear underbody protection

1 article

51 75 001 Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody cover

1 article

51 48 ... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on cowl panel/windscreen

1 article

51 48 001 Removing and installing/replacing insulation lining on hood/bonnet

1 article

51 49 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear lid on left or right

1 article

51 49 000 Removing and installing/replacing panel for rear lid

1 article

51 61 ... Removing and installing/replacing front rollover protection system strut

1 article

51 61 ... Removing and installing/replacing protecting skid/mounting bracket

1 article

Mounting bracket

1 article

51 61 011 Removing and installing/replacing V-strut, front axle carrier, left or right

1 article

51 61 017 Removing and installing/replacing diagonal strut, front end, left

1 article

51 61 018 Removing and installing/replacing diagonal strut, front end, right

1 article

51 71 ... Notes on fitting covers in front wheel arch

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing cover for carbon canister

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing left or right steering gear cover

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing left or right suspension cross-brace ring

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing left spring support passage cover

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing left/right reinforcement cover

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing multifunction pan (sedan)

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing multifunction pan (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing radiator seal

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing right spring support passage cover

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing rear middle tension strut (from 03/2007)

1 article

51 71 ... Removing and installing/replacing rear middle tension strut (up to 03/2007)

1 article

51 71 ... Replacing convertible top compartment lid seal

1 article

51 71 000 Removing and installing / replacing seal on front door, left or right (sedan)

1 article

51 71 000 Removing and installing / replacing seal on front door, left or right (convertible/coupe)

1 article

51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section)

1 article

51 71 039 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (rear section)

1 article

51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover

1 article

51 71 103 Removing and installing/replacing top cooling air guide

1 article

51 71 120 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel seal

1 article

51 71 200 Removing and installing / replacing seal on rear door, left or right

1 article

51 71 345 Removing and installing/replacing left (or right) suspension cross-brace

1 article

51 71 348 Removing and installing/replacing suspension cross-brace mounting

1 article

51 71 380 Removing and installing / replacing vibration damper

1 article

51 71 447 Removing and installing or replacing panel for cover on left or right side member

1 article

51 71 407 Replacing rear spoiler (M)

1 article

51 71 447 Removing and installing/replacing trim for cover on left or right side member (from 09/08) (sedan)

1 article

51 71 447 Removing and installing/replacing trim for cover on left or right side member (up to 08/09) (sedan)

1 article

51 71 447 Removing and installing or replacing panel for cover on left or right side member (coupe/convertible)

1 article

51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (on rear axle) (from 03/2007)

1 article

Left tension strut

1 article

Right tension strut

1 article

51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (on rear axle) (up to 03/2007)

1 article

51 70 ... Fitting seals

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