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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both gutter strips on windscreen

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminium section inlay (2).
If necessary, detach adhesive tape (9) between rubber frame (1) and roof outer skin.
If necessary, remove fitted spacer buffers (8).
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).

Fig 1: Identifying Unwind Rubber Frame, Spacer Buffers And Rubber Frame

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NOTE: 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.
3 Windscreen
6 Bridge
7 Pinched butyl