Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to OVERVIEW - EXTERIOR MIRROR, VEHICLES THROUGH 05/2009 .

-- Open the door window completely.

-- Before the window shaft strip -1- can be removed, first disconnect it from the door hooks (quantity: 5) -arrows- -2-.

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

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-- Insert the Removal Hook:T40219 between the door window and the window shaft strip near the >>B-pillar<<.

Fig 2: Identifying Window Shaft Strip And Special Tool T40219

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-- Slide the Window Slot Seal Tool:T40219 forward on the >>B-pillar<< starting at the specified dimensions up to the first catch and release the window shaft strip on the side in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Shaft Strip Dimensions

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-- Move the Window Slot Seal Tool:T40219 to the next catch and release the window shaft strip.

NOTE:

The measurements refer from the end of the window shaft strip to the >>B-pillar<<.

Dimension -a- = 40 mm
Dimension -b- = 260 mm
Dimension -c- = 500 mm
Dimension -d- = 740 mm
Dimension -e- = 960 mm

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

Fig 4: Identifying Window Shaft Strip -2- Removal

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