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54 13 100 Removing and installing/replacing drip molding

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to drip molding carrier.

Carefully unclip drip molding (1) upwards out of carrier (2).

Fig 1: Uncliping Drip Molding
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Installation: 

Attach spring (3) to drip molding pivot point.

Make sure spring is correctly positioned in drip molding.

Fig 2: Locating Spring
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Installation: 

Observe installation sequence:

  1. Suspend spring in drip molding carrier
  2. Press drip molding onto glass slide/tilt sunroof
  3. Clip pivot point (bearing) of drip molding into carrier

Check drip molding for spring tension.

Fig 3: Pressing Drip Molding Onto Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof
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