51 21 302 Removing and installing/replacing chrome strip for window cavity cover strip (on outside of front door)

Special tools required:

Attach adhesive tape (1) below window cavity cover strip (2) (risk of damage).

Fig 1: Attaching Adhesive Tape

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Using special tool 00 9 311 beginning at rear (1) proceeding to front (2), lever out window cavity cover strip.

Fig 2: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Pull window cavity cover strip (1) out of mirror (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Moisten window cavity cover strip (1) with water.

Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush at rear to door edge.

Installation:

Seal (1) must be correctly fitted in chrome strip (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Seal

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