51 36 047 Replacing Trim On Rear Left Or Right Side Window

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special Tools Required

00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE

IMPORTANT: The Instructions on component cementing with doublesided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Remove trim:

Release door seal (1) in area of side window (2).

Heat trim (3) with hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 317 from bumper (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Seal, Side Window & Bumper

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Fitting trim:

Pretreat adhesive area of cleaned side window with Sika Cleaner 205.

IMPORTANT:

Treat only adhesive area of side window with Sika Cleaner 205.

If Sika Cleaner 205 is applied to the visible area of the side window, this will create a gleaming lining which suggests a separation of the ceramic layer.

Pull liner* off trim (1).

Place bottom trim (1) on PVC molding (2) according do dimension (A).

A= 0.5 ± 0.5 mm

Place top trim (1) on PVC molding (3) according do dimension (B).

B= 3.5 ± 0.5 mm

Press down trim (1) with firm thumb pressure over entire adhesive area.

*Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Identifying PVC Molding

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