51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right

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IMPORTANT: Observe PROCEDURE for using special tool 00 9 324 PANEL WEDGE .
The "INSTRUCTIONS ON FITTING WINDOW GUIDE SEALS " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks

E91 only:

IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

Lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 324 PANEL WEDGE (starting at B-pillar).

Feed window cavity cover strip (1) at rear out of guide (2).

Installation:

Moisten window cavity cover strip (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush at front and rear with door edge.

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Version with Chromeline:

Installation:

If chrome strip (2) has been pulled out of cover strip (3), both parts must be reassembled.

Feed guide (1) of chrome strip (2) into groove (3) of window cavity cover strip (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Chrome Strip, Chrome Strip, Guide And Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Replacement

Window cavity cover strip (4) and chrome strip (2) are replaced completely.