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

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Attach adhesive tape (1) below window cavity cover strip (2) (risk of damage).

Fig 1: Attaching Adhesive Tape Below Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Using special tool 00 9 311 and proceeding from rear to front, lever out window cavity cover strip (1).

Fig 2: Levering Out Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Prior to installation, coat window cavity cover strip (1) with soapy solution (washing-up liquid).
Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush with door edge at front and rear.