51 13 280 Removing and installing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321 

Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321  first at rear, unclip remainder up to front and pull out of seal (2) towards rear.

If necessary, replace defective clips (1) on roof outer skin.

Installation: 

Following parts of trim strip (6) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Seals
2. Foam
   Fig 3: Identifying Seals And Foam

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Installation: 

First push trim strip (2) at front into seal (1), clip in at rear flush with edge (3) and then clip in remainder.