54 13 105 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Drip Molding

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof. See 54 13 080 Removing and Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear. See 54 10 175 Removing and Installing Rear Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover .

Unlock tab (2) and remove drip molding (1) towards top.

NOTE: 2 springs are loosely connected to guide for drip molding.

Installation:

Make sure springs are reinstalled on drip molding carriers.

Fig 1: Locating Drip Molding And Tab

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Removing drip molding carrier:

NOTE: Drip molding carrier cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Break out tabs with a screwdriver and lever out carrier.

Installation:

Replace drip molding carrier and hook into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Tabs

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