51 36 040 Removing and installing/replacing strip on side window at rear bottom left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 318

Carefully lever out strip (1) with special tool 00 9 318 from rear to front in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Strip

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Installation:

If necessary, detach clips from bridge (1). Bridge (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Detaching Clips From Bridge

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 3: Attaching Clips To Strip

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Attach clips (2) to strip (1).

Lock (3) must be correctly engaged in strip (1).