51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 324

IMPORTANT: Observe PROCEDURE for using special tool 00 9 324 .

IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

Tape off area below window cavity cover strip with fabric adhesive tape (2).

Lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 324 (starting at B-pillar).

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Seal (1) must be correctly fitted in cover strip (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Cover Strip

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