51 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing seal on front door, left or right

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Door sealing:

Detach seal (1) from door (2).

Installation note:

If necessary, lever out clips (3) remaining in door.

Replace faulty clamps (3).

Slide clips (3) into sealing (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Clips And Joint Seal

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Entrance sealing:

Lift sealing of side wall shaft (1) up and unclip.

Detach sealing of door (2) from body (3).

Fig 2: Removing Side Panel Shaft Seal

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Installation note:

Insert clip (2) into weather strip (1) if it remained on cover (3) during disassembly.

Clip weather strip (1) on cover (3) and body (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip With Trim And Clip

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Lift off sealing of the A-pillar (1).

Detach sealing of door (2) from body (3).

Installation note:

Observe FITTING OF SEALS

Fig 4: Removing A-Pillar Seal

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