Cutting depths for area (C):

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C-PILLAR CUTTING DEPTH

Area (C) top	approx. 25 mm
Area (C) bottom	approx. 44 mm

Fig 1: Inserting Knife Blade Between Body & Side Window Gasket

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Cut away areas (A) and (B) from inside.

Carefully insert knife blade between body and side window gasket.

Guide blade parallel to side window gasket. Cut through glue bead as close to body as possible.

Fig 2: Removing Side Window With Special Tool 51 3 010

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CAUTION: Do not press down too hard on scalpel (risk of damaging the PVC spray-coating).
Carefully cut through adhesive bead with a scalpel In area of C-pillar.
During cutting, a second person must grip special tool 51 3 010 and pull rear side window outwards.
Remove side window with special tool 51 3 010.

Fig 3: Installing Dual Lock Tapes On Side Window

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Installation:

Remove rest of dual-lock tapes (1) and clean bonding area.

Stick new dual-lock tapes (1) onto raised body areas.

Dual-lock tapes on side window must match these dual-lock tapes.