51 71 120 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel seal

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Pull back tab (1) and release screw (2) underneath.

Installation:

Water drainage channel (3) must not be clogged.

Fig 1: Identifying Tab, Drainage Channel And Screw

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Detach seal (1) in direction of arrow from window frame.

Installation:

If necessary, moisten seal (1) with water for better fitting.

Fig 2: Detaching Seal

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Installation:

To ensure leak-tightness of cowl panel: Insert butyl rope (1) between top aluminum profile strip and side trim strip on drip molding (2).

To do so, temporarily fit trim strip on drip molding (2).

Butyl rope:

Length = 60 mm

Dia. = 4 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Butyl Rope And Drip Molding

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