54 13 100 Removing and installing/replacing drip molding
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof54 13 080 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof .
- Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear54 10 175 Removing and installing rear glass slide/tilt sunroof cover .
- Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front, see 54 10 170 Removing and installing front glass slide/tilt sunroof cover .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to drip molding carrier.
Carefully unclip drip molding (1) upwards out of carrier (2).
Installation:
Attach spring (3) to drip molding pivot point.
Make sure spring is correctly positioned in drip molding.
Installation:
Observe installation sequence:
- Suspend spring in drip molding carrier
- Press drip molding onto glass slide/tilt sunroof
- Clip pivot point (bearing) of drip molding into carrier
Check drip molding for spring tension.