51 13 280 Removing and installing trim strip on left or right roof frame (Z3 coupe, M coupe): Notes

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First lever out trim strip (1) at rear with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone), then unclip rest up to front and pull out of seal (2) toward rear.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip

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Replace defective clips (1) on roof outer skin if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Defective Clips

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