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

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

E84 and E91 only:

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

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip

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Installation note:

Clips (1) and seals (2) on trim strip (3) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Position of clips (1) on trim strip (3) is determined by notch (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips On Trim Strip And Notch

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Installation note:

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

Trim strip (1) must be flush with edge (3) at rear.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Strip And Seal

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