51 31 021 Removing and installing/replacing rubber frame for windshield (top)

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CAUTION: Rubber frame is reinforced with an aluminum strip.
Do not damage windshield when removing rubber frame.

Carefully turn and remove rubber frame (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Frame

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2 Tear-off lip

3 Aluminum strip

NOTE: When rubber frame (1) is removed, lip (2) tears off and remains in car.

Removing and installing windshield:

Tear-off lip (2) on new rubber frame (1) must not be damaged. If the tear-off lip (2) is damaged, the rib (3) will stick and the rubber frame (1) will not be able to be removed without major damage.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield

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Removing and installing rubber frame (1):

Cut through tear-off lip (2) on new rubber frame (1). If adhesive has reached rib (3) through tear-off lip (2), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame and body cutout with turpentine substitute.

4 Aluminum strip