51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door

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Special tools required:

00 9 324

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MIRROR ON FRONT DOOR

IMPORTANT: Observe PROCEDURE for using special tool 00 9 324 .

Notes on INSTALLING WINDOW GUIDES are the basis of this repair instruction.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

Lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 324 (starting at B-pillar).

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip With Special Tool

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Installation:

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT and fit with precision under exterior mirror (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip And Exterior Mirror

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