51 21 330 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip On Inner Front Door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel . See 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Lever out cover (1) at rear slightly.

Start at rear with removal of window cavity cover strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Pull off window cavity cover strip (1) towards top.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (3).

Insert window cavity cover strip (1) below cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip And Retainers

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Installation:

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) with water before fitting.

Start with installation at front.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip

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