Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Move the window into the "open" position.

-- The door trim panel is removed. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Before the window shaft strip -1- can be removed, first disconnect it from the door hooks -arrows- -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Shaft Strip -1 Door Hooks -Arrows- -2

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-- Insert the first :T40219 on the mirror triangle between the outer window shaft strip and door window.

Fig 2: Insert First T40219 On Mirror Triangle Between Outer Window Shaft Strip And Door Window

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-- Slide the first : T40219 sideways and towards the rear to >>dimension c<<.

-- Pull the first : T40219 upward and slide it into place into the window shaft strip.

NOTE:

The marking on the :T40219 is visible when in the correct position.

-- Insert the second and third :T40219 on the mirror triangle between the outer window shaft strip and the door window to >>dimension b<< and >>dimension c<<, and fit it in from underneath.

The specified dimensions on the window shaft strip are measured starting at the >>B-pillar<<.

Dimension -a- = 135 to 170 mm.
Dimension -b- = 360 to 395 mm.
Dimension -c- = 605 to 640 mm.

-- Gently push the : T40219 outward and release the window shaft strip.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Shaft Strip And Special Tool T40219

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-- Pull the window shaft strip upward out of the retainer starting at the >>B-pillar<<.

-- Do the same with the second and third :T40219 .

-- Remove the window shaft strip completely.