51 15 330 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Rubbing Strip On Left Or Right Front Door

Special tools required:

NOTE: Minimum object temperature of rubbing strip and front door ≥ 18°C.
If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Removing rubbing strip:

Heat rubbing strip (1) with hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 317 from front door.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Rubbing Strip

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Cleaning rear door:

For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean adhesive area of front door with spirit.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not grip bonding surface.

Fitting rubbing strip:

Pull liner* off rubbing strip (1).

Place rubbing strip (1) over holes (2) in front door and align.

Fit rubbing strip (1) and press down firmly with special tool 51 0 300 over entire adhesive area.

*Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubbing Strip Over Holes

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