51 13 316 Removing and installing or replacing trim strip on roof gutter at left or right

Detach mucket (1) in area of trim strip (3).

Pull seal (2) out of trim strip (3).

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 51 13 10AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket, Seal, Trim Strip And Screws

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Carefully feed trim strip (1) out of mucket (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Strip And Mucket

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Installation:

Sealing tape on trim strip (1) and trim strip (1) must not be damaged.

Contact surfaces of trim strip (1) must be clean.

Installation sequence:

Feed trim strip (1) into mucket in area (A).
Secure trim strip (1) with screws loose.
Insert rubber seal (2).
Screw down trim strip (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Tape And Contact Surfaces Of Trim Strip
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Installation:

To facilitate installation, moisten seal (3) with water.

Feed seal (3) in, first over edge (A), then over edge (B) of trim strip (1).

NOTE: Always make sure seal (3) is correctly fitted, in particular in the area of the trim strip screw-fastening points (2).

Fig 4: Removing Seal

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