51 13 316 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof gutter at left or right

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NOTE: Two people are needed to remove and install the trim strip.

NOTE: The trim strip (1) is secured with 15 clips (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Strip Is Secured With 15 Clips

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NOTE: Make sure body is not damaged in area of A- and C-pillars. In first operation, only unclip trim strip (1) up to center of C-pillar.

Fig 2: Uncliping Trim Strip Up To Center Of C-Pillar

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Carefully unclip trim strip (1)

with special tool 00 9 318 (universal wedge)

at top of A-pillar towards front and then towards rear up to center of C-pillar.

Unlock rear trim strip (1) and remove towards top from last clip (2).

Fig 3: Unlocking Rear Trim Strip And Remove Towards Top From Last Clip

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Installation:

To avoid leaks and noises, check all clips (2) for visible damage.
Loose or damaged clips (2), as shown in illustration, must be replaced as follows:

Knock through split pin (1) with split pin driver and hammer,
split pin (1) is allowed to drop into inside of side frame,
remove clip(s) (2) by hand.

Fig 4: Removing Clip

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Installation:

Seal (1) on clip (2) must not be missing (leakage).

Insert clip (2) in bore,
press in split pin (3) until flush with clip (2), do not knock in (risk of damage, denting).

Fig 5: Pressing In Split Pin Until Flush With Clip
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Coat area (A) of C-pillar with soapy solution.

NOTE: Be sparing with soapy solution on account of contamination and risk of accident (risk of slipping if spilled etc.).

Attach protective strip (1) at height of breastwork (2).

Fig 6: Attaching Protective Strip At Height Of Breastwork

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CAUTION:

Carry trim strip in middle only (risk of damage),
carry out installation with two persons,
prepositioning of trim strip,
ensure gutter runs parallel to side frame (risk of breakage).

Installation on clip 15 (last clip):

(A):

Snap trim strip (1) into last clip (2) (audible click).

(B):

Slide trim strip (1)

downwards in direction of breastwork (3) up to stop of retainer (clip mount in trim strip).

Fig 7: Prepositioning Of Trim Strip

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Installation on clips 13 and 14:

Snap trim strip (1) into clips (2) (audible double click).

Fig 8: Identifying Installation On Clips

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Pull trim strip (1) in area of clips (2) with both hands towards rear/bottom as far as it will go.

Fig 9: Pulling Trim Strip In Area Of Clips

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End of trim strip (1) must not rest on paint of breastwork (3).

Installation on remaining clips:

Position trim strip (1) on remaining clips (2) from rear (A) to front (B) and clip into place (audible click), do not knock in (risk of damage, denting).

Fig 10: Identifying Position Of Trim Strip On Remaining Clips From Rear To Front And Clip Into Place

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Visual check:

Correct:

Notch (1) on rubber plug (2) of trim strip (3) is flush with front side wall (4) (wheel arch).

Incorrect:

Trim strip touches side wall (4).

Fig 11: Identifying Trim Strip Touches Side Wall

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