51 31 030 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gutter strip along windscreen

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Remove gutter strip (1) from clips (2), starting at top.

Remove gutter strip (1) attached at bottom by ball head clip (3) from holder (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Gutter Strip And Clips

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Installation note:

Replace clamps (1 and 2) after each removal.

Note installation location of clamps (1 and 2).

Holder (3) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Holder And Clamps

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