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Installation Of Rubber Frame Without Removed Windscreen:

There is no tear-off lip (3) in area (A) on left/right.

Fig 1: Detaching Tear-Off Lip From Rubber Frame
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Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).

If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body cutout with water.

Install rubber frame (1).

If necessary, pull liner* off adhesive tape (5) and press rubber frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.

(2) Aluminum strip

(4) Butylene tape

* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (5).