51 31... Removing and installing/replacing retaining strip for cowl panel cover

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER for cowl panel.

IMPORTANT: Retaining strip (2) has an aluminum profile insert (1).
Carefully wind out retaining strip (2) (windscreen breakage).

4 Glue bead
5 Pinched butyl
6 Contact surfaces

Fig 1: Removing Cowl Panel Cover Retaining Strip (Windscreen Breakage)
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Installation:

Clean cutout.

Pay attention to center marking on retaining strip (1) and windscreen.

Insert positioner (2) for retaining strip (1) must be removed after it has been fitted on the windscreen but before the windscreen itself is installed.

Replacement of retaining strip without windscreen removal:

If adhesive has managed to get onto retaining strip (1), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, coat and body cutout with water.

Replacement of retaining strip with removed or new windscreen:

Fit rubber frame (1).

3 Aluminum strip
4 Contact surfaces
5 Butyl

Fig 2: Identifying Cowl Panel Cover, Aluminum Strip And Contact Surfaces
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