51 13 316 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Strip On Roof Gutter At Left Or Right: Notes

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Detach mucket (1) in area of trim strip (3).

Pull seal (2) out of trim strip (3).

Release screws (4).

Installation:

Make sure seal (3) and mucket (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket In Area Of Trim Strip

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Carefully feed trim strip (1) out of mucket (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Feed Trim Strip & Mucket

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Installation:

Sealing tape on trim strip (1) must not be damaged.