51 36 030 Removing and installing / replacing finisher on left or right C-pillar (outside on rear side window) (touring)

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Install strip on side window at bottom rear, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING STRIP ON REAR SIDE WINDOW AT BOTTOM LEFT OR RIGHT (TOURING) .

Fig 1: Detaching Finisher From Top To Bottom From Side Window

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Raise finisher (1) at rear approx. 2 mm and detach in stages by approx. 2 mm from top to bottom from side window (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Fold & Retaining Lug Of Finisher

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Installation:

Fold (1) and retaining lug (2) of finisher (3) must not be bent up.