51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Observe Procedure for using special tool 00 9 324.

IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

Lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 324 (starting at A-pillar).

Feed window cavity cover strip (1) at rear out of guide (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip And Guide

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Installation:

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

Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush at front to door edge.

Version with Chromeline:

Installation:

If chrome strip (2) has been pulled out of cover strip (3), both parts must be reassembled.

Feed guide (1) of chrome strip (2) into groove (3) of window cavity cover strip (4).

Replacement:

Window cavity cover strip (4) and chrome strip (2) are replaced completely.

Fig 2: Identifying Groove, Chrome Strip Guide And Window Cavity Cover Strip

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