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

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

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 With Special Tool (00 9 321)

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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 And Seals On Trim Strip

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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, Seal And Rear Edge

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