Side Windshield Frame Trim, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings.

Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Drill out the pop rivets -arrows-, drive out the rivet shaft and remove the clip -2-.

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Make sure there are no leftover pieces of the removed pop rivet.

-- Remove the clips.

-- When riveting the clip, make sure that the arrow -3- faces the outside.

The vehicle and the clip must be at room temperature.
The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.

-- Remove the adhesive residue from the body.

-- Clean the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution: D 009 401 04 and let dry.

-- Insert the clip -5- in the trim for the side windshield frame -4- in the position shown.

-- Remove the protective film from adhesive tape.

-- Guide the trim for the side windshield frame in the rear clip and push on the upper clips until it engages.

Push the bonded clamp on the window frame.
Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature