Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- The door trim panel is removed. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

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

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.

-- 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<<.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Out Window Shaft Strip

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