51 76 055 Removing and installing/replacing lower tailgate section
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove WATER CHANNEL COVER from side
Detaching and removing top sealing (1).
Detaching and removing bottom seal welt (2).
Installation note:
Start installation from the center.
Fit bottom seal welt (2) in front of top sealing (1).
Install profile seal (water gutter) of top sealing (1) in correct position on left and right in tailgate.