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

Special tools required:

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 B-pillar).

Fig 1: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip With Special Tool

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Pull window cavity cover strip (1) out of door mirror (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Pulling Window Cavity Cover Strip Out Of Door Mirror

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Installation:

Seal (1) must be correctly fitted in cover strip (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Seal In Cover Strip

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