51 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing seal on front door, left or right

Pull joint seal (1) off door (2).

Installation:

If necessary, lever out clips (3) remaining in door.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (3).

Slide clips (3) into joint seal (1).

Clip joint seal (2) onto bodyshell.

Fig 1: Identifying Joint Seal With Plastic Clips

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Lever off side panel shaft seal (1) towards top and unclip.

Remove door seal (2) from body (3).

Fig 2: Removing Side Panel Shaft Seal

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Installation:

Insert clip (2) in window cavity cover strip (1) if this remains on trim (3) during removal.

Clip window cavity cover strip (1) on trim (3) and body (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip With Trim And Clip

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Lever off A-pillar seal (1) towards top.

Remove door seal (2) from body (3).

Installation:

Fig 4: Removing A-Pillar Seal

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