Removing the window channel strip on the outside of the front door
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING COVER ON DOOR HANDLE .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INSIDE FRONT WEATHER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR .
Precondition
The door window glass is open.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Insert the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) at the front (on the A-pillar) into the window recess and slide it to the rear.
- Position the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324)
as shown at the lower edge of the window channel strip (1) with the short shank (2).
- Place the special tool 0 490 538 (00 9 321) on the inner door panel.
- Thread a suitable tool (1) through the opening in the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324)
.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Lift up the rear window channel strip (2) with the special tool 2 298 505 as shown; maximum 5 mm.
- Use a suitable tool (1) to support the special tool 0 490 538 (00 9 321)
and move the lever in the
direction of the arrow.
When this happens, the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) lifts the window channel strip (2) upwards .
- Repeat this process step by step until the window channel strip (2) is completely removed.