51 32 390 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door

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Remove mirror on front door. Refer to 51 16 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIRROR ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
Remove trim on window frame of front door. Refer to 51 32 420 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER ON FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME, LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove cover (anti-trap protection) on inside of door window frame. Refer to 51 34 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER (ANTI-TRAPPING PROTECTION) ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME (REAR DOOR), INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT .
Open door window.

Pull off window rubber guide (1) in area of decorative strip (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Window Rubber Guide

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Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Decorative Strip

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Carefully unclip clips (4).

Detach decorative strip (1) outwards from clips (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) and grommets (2).

Fig 3: Replacing Faulty Clips And Grommets

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clip (1).

Fig 4: Replacing Defective Clip

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective clips (1).

Fig 5: Replacing Defective Clips

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Decorative strip (3) incorporates notches (2) for positioning of clips (1).

After installing clips (1), reinsert seal (4) in guide of decorative strip (3).