Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

-- The C-pillar trim is removed.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Window Shaft Strip Door Hooks

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-- Insert the first Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 between the door window and the window shaft strip at the C-pillar trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool VAS219

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-- Slide the first Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 sideways and towards the front to >>dimension c<<.

-- Pull the first Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 upward and slide it into place into the window shaft strip.

-- Insert the second Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 between the door window and the window shaft strip at the B-pillar.

-- Move the second Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 to >>dimension b<< and fit it in from underneath.

-- Insert the third Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 at the C-pillar trim and slide it sideways to >>dimension c<< and fit it into place.

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

• Dimension a = 240 to 275 mm.
• Dimension b = 425 to 460 mm.
• Dimension c = 605 to 640 mm.

-- Gently push the Window Slot Seal Tool VAS219 outward and release the window shaft strip.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Shaft Strip And Special Tool VAS219

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-- Release the window shaft strip completely in stages and then remove it upward from the door flange.

Fig 4: Identifying Window Shaft Strip

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