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

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

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

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Roof Frame Trim Strip

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Installation note:

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

The positions of the clips (1) are 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:

Do not attach clips (1) until the trim strip has been painted.

Fig 2: Trim Strip Clips, Gaskets And End Caps

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Mounting dimensions for clips:

Dimension (A) from outer edge of trim strip (1) (not outer edge of end cap) to center of clip (2).

Dimensions (B to I) refer to the center of the clips (2).

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	R	I
Dimensions in mm	91	179	133	237	262	225	190	214	236

Fig 3: Clips Mounting Dimensions

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Installation note:

Trim strip (1) must be flush with roof outer skin (±1.2 mm) at rear.

Gasket (2) must be correctly positioned against trim strip (1).

Fig 4: Trim Strip And Gasket

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