51 37 261 Removing and installing / replacing inner window cavity cover strip for rear left or right side window (touring)

Remove trim for rear roof pillar (D-pillar), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR) (TOURING)  .

Remove cover for belt reel, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER AND PARCEL SHELF IN TRUNK (TOURING) 

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Finisher Strip

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Slacken screw (1), do not release.

Remove window cavity finisher strip (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Installing Window Cavity Finisher Strip

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Installation: 

Spring (1) must be correctly seated on mount (2).

Check button (3) of window cavity finisher strip (4) for correct operation.