51 13 174 Removing and installing (replacing) rear outer roof frame trim panel rear on left or right

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove clamps (1).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Roof Frame Trim Panel Clamps

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Release roof frame trim panel (1) from latch mechanisms (2) in direction of arrow with special tool 00 9 321 .

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Releasing Roof Frame Trim Panel From Latch Mechanisms With Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Release roof frame trim panel (1) in marked area from latch mechanisms (2) in direction of arrow with special tool 00 9 321 .

Remove roof frame trim panel (1).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Releasing Roof Frame Trim Panel In Marked Area From Latch Mechanisms With Special Tool (00 9 321)

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