51 34 380 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on rear door (top), left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Remove trim on window frame of rear door (front). Refer to 51 34 420 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON WINDOW FRAME OF REAR DOOR (FRONT), LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove trim on window frame of rear door (rear). Refer to 51 34 425 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON WINDOW FRAME OF REAR DOOR, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .

Pull out window rubber guide (1) in upper area.

Fig 1: Detaching Decorative Strip

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Unclip outer clips (2) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Detach decorative strip (4) outwards from clips (3).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on decorative strip (2).

Fig 2: Replacing Faulty Clips On Decorative Strip

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Replacing Faulty Clips And Grommets

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