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51 13 280 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

Special tools required: 

Lever out trim strip (1) at front with special tool 00 9 321 .

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip With Special Tool (00 9 321)
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Installation note: 

Clips (1), gaskets (2) and end caps (3) must not be damaged or missing.

The position of the clips (1) is determined with the tabs on the body.

Place the trim strip onto the roof loosely and check if clips (1) are correctly positioned with the tabs on the roof.

Replacement: 

Fig 2: Roof Frame, Clips And Gasket
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Do not attach clips (1) until the trim strip has been painted.

Installation note: 

The front of the trim strip (1) must be flush with the roof outer skin.

Trim strip (1) must be flush with roof outer skin (max. -2 mm) at rear.

Fig 3: Roof Frame Trim Strip
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