51 13... Remove, install/replace C-pillar cover

Special tools required:

00 9 325

IMPORTANT: The notes on COMPONENT BONDING with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Removal:

Mark position of the trim (1) with adhesive tape.

Heat cover (1) using a hot air blower and remove from side window (2) using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Identifying Trim And Heat Cover

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Installation:

Clean the adhesive area.

Pull off liner* of trim (1).

Align trim (1) to adhesive tape and bond on.

Bonding with new fixed side window glass:

Bond trim (1) according to dimensions (A and B) to the door window glass (2) and to the side panel (3).

A = 5 ± 1 mm (parallelism deviation maximum 2 mm)

B= 3.5 ± 2 mm

Apply thumb pressure force over entire bonding surface of cover (1).

*Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Installation Dimensions To Door Window Glass And Side Panel

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