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51 13 280 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Strip On Roof Frame At Left Or Right

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Special Tools Required 

Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321  starting at rear.

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Strip With Special Tool
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Installation: 

Clips (1) and seals (2) on trim strip (3) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Position of clips (1) on trim strip (3) is determined by notch (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips & Seals
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Installation: 

Push trim strip (1) at front into seal (2).

Trim strip (1) must be flush with edge (3) at rear.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Strip & Edge
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