51 76 040 Removing and installing/replacing window frame seal

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screws (1) on windscreen frame seal (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Windscreen Frame Seal

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IMPORTANT: Seal (1) features an aluminum strip (3).

Carefully wind out seal (1) (windscreen breakage).

Release all screws (2) on windscreen frame strip (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Screws On Windscreen Frame Strip

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Installation:

To ensure leak tightness, a butyl rope must be inserted in marked area (1) between A-pillar (2) and windscreen frame sealing (3).

Butyl rope:

Length = 40 mm

Dia. = 4 mm

Fig 3: Inserting Butyl Rope

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Installation:

Insert windscreen frame strip (1) over entire length into

A-pillar seal (2).

NOTE: Tear-off lip (3) can be stuck on adhesive.

When seal (2) is removed, tear-off lip (3) can tear off and remain in vehicle.

Fig 4: Inserting Windscreen Frame Strip Over Entire Length

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Replacement of seal without windscreen removal

Detach tear-off lip (3) from seal (2).

If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, coat seal (2) and body aperture with water.

Pay attention to center marking when installing seal (2).

1 Aluminum strip

Fig 5: Inserting Windscreen Frame Strip Over Entire Length

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Replacement of seal frame with removed or new windscreen

Pay attention to center marking when installing seal (2) with tear-off lip (3).

1 Aluminum strip

Fig 6: Inserting Windscreen Frame Strip Over Entire Length

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Check and if necessary adjust adjustment of windscreen frame seal to roof shell seal.

For necessary operations, refer to: