51 13 280 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 321 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove railing, see 51 13 305 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rail

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

Unclip trim strip (1) up to front and if necessary pull out of seal (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Installation:

Catches (1) of clips (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace clips (2).

Fig 2: Catches And Clips

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Installation:

Following parts of trim strip (3) must not be damaged or missing:

Seals
End piece, front/rear

Replacement:

Moisten seals (1) with water and slide into trim strip (3).

Fit end pieces (2) at front and rear.

Fig 3: Seals And Trim Strip

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Installation:

E83 only: Push trim strip (2) at front into seal (1).

Trim strip (2) must be flush with edge (3) at rear.

Clip trim strip (2) into place completely.

Fig 4: Trim Strip And Seal

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