51 21 330 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Strip On Inside Front Door (Coupe)

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Remove front door trim panel, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .

Unfasten clip (1).

Lever out clips (2) and (3) with cover (3).

Fig 1: Removing Cover With Clips

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Installation:

Rib (2) of window cavity strip (1) must be positioned between supports (3) of window cavity strip (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Rib Of Window Cavity Strip
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Remove window cavity cover strip (1) towards top.

Installation:

If necessary, remove faulty clips (2) from inner door panel and replace.
Prior to installation, coat window cavity cover strip (1) with soapy solution (washing-up liquid).
Begin installation at front.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip Clip
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Installation:

Bore (1) must not be stripped.
Clips (2) on cover (3) of window cavity strip (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Locating Clips On Cover Of Window Cavity Strip
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