51 21 330 Removing and installing/renewing weather strip on inner front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Lever out cover (1) at rear slightly.

Start at rear with removal of weather strip (2).

Fig 1: Removing Weather Strip

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Pull off weather strip (1) towards top.

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (3).

Note that the first clamp differs from the others (3).

Insert weather strip (1) below cover (2) at front.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation note:

If necessary, moisten weather strip (1) prior to installation with APPROVED LUBRICANT .

Start with installation at front.

Fig 3: Identifying Weather Strip

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