51 37 240 Removing and installing or replacing outer window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right

Special tools required:

Open flap for retractable hardtop.

Open side window.

Loosen weather strip (1) from clip (2).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clip (2) if required.

Make sure the water drain channels (3) are correctly positioned.

In this area (A), the weather strip (1) must be sealed towards the vehicle interior using butyl tape.

Fig 1: Identifying Weather Strip, Clip, And Water Drain Channels

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Attach adhesive tape under window cavity weather strip (1) (damage to paint).

Carefully lever weather strip (1) out of the side panel using special tool 00 9 311 , starting from the rear.

IMPORTANT: If the weather strip (1) is lifted out too much, it can be bent.

Fig 2: Removing Weather Strip Using Special Tool (00 9 311)

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Installation note:

Ensure seal (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal

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