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51 31 021 Removing and installing/replacing rubber frame for windscreen (top): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminium section inlay (2).
Loosen adhesive tape from the windscreen and at the top from the roof outer skin.
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).
NOTE: Tear-off lip (2) can be stuck on adhesive.
When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (2) can tear off and remain in vehicle.
NOTE:

Spacer (8) is fixed on a rubber frame (1).

Tear-off lip (5) may be stuck to adhesive (4).

When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (5) can tear off and remain in vehicle.

Bond adhesive tape in area (A) correctly.

3 Windscreen

6 Bridge

7 Pinched butyl

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Rubber Frame Components
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