Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Window Shaft Strip

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-- Insert the first Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 on the mirror triangle between the outer window shaft strip and door window.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Door Hooks

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-- Slide the first Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 sideways and towards the rear to >>dimension c<<.

-- Pull the first Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 upward and slide it into place into the window shaft strip.

NOTE:

The mark on the Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 must line up with the upper edge of the window shaft strip.

-- Insert the second Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 between the door window and the window shaft strip near the >>B-pillar<<.

-- Move the second Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 to >>dimension b<< and fit it in from underneath.

-- Insert the third Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 near the >>B-pillar<< and move it side to side to >>dimension a<<.

Measure all of the dimensions of the window shaft strip beginning from the >>B-pillar<<.

Dimension a = 185 to 230 mm.
Dimension b = 350 to 385 mm.
Dimension c = 520 ••• 555 mm.

-- Gently push the Window Slot Seal Tool T40219 outward and release the window shaft strip.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Shaft Strip And Special Tool T40219

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-- Release the window shaft strip -2- completely in steps and then pull it upward off the door flange -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Out Window Shaft Strip

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