51 13 220 Removing And Installing / Replacing Middle Trim Strip On Rear Lid
Special tools required:
Minimum object temperature of trim strip and body ≥ 18°C.
If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.
Removing trim strip:
Carefully detach trim strip (1) from rear lid (2) with special tool 00 9 318 and hot air blower.
Trim strip (1) cannot be reused.
Cleaning rear lid:
For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.
Clean adhesive area of rear lid with spirit.
Air drying time at least 1 minute.
Do not grip bonding surface.
Fitting trim strip:
Place trim strip (1) on rear lid (2) and centre.
Observe gap dimension between trim strip (1) at top and rear lid (2).
A = 0 mm
Detach a liner* a few centimetres and press on trim strip (1) gently.
Check position and if necessary realign.
Pull off both liners* in stages and stick on trim strip (1).
Minimum application pressure is achieved by applying firm thumb pressure in stages over the entire joining surface (hold time approx. 1 second).
Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm 2 .
* Liner is the protective film on a new trim strip.