51 34 380 Removing And Installing/Replacing Decorative Strip On Rear Door (Top), Left Or Right

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Starting at rear, pull off seal (1) towards front.

Installation:

Moisten seal (1) with water before fitting.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Seal

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Unclip decorative strip (1) at retainers (2) in outward direction.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (2).

Make sure decorative strip is correctly seated on all seals.

Fig 2: Identifying Decorative Strip

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