51 31 021 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame For Windscreen: Notes

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminum section inlay (2).
Detach adhesive tape (9) between rubber frame (1) and roof outer skin or A-pillar.
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).

Fig 1: Unwinding 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.

1. 3 Windscreen
2. 6 Bridge
3. 7 Pinched butyl
4. 8 Sealing lip fitted at side only
5. 9 Adhesive tape