Removing the seal from the windshield panel

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE VANITY MIRROR LIGHT AT THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP WINDSHIELD PANEL TRIM (BOTTOM PART) .
Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT DASHBOARD TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIPS .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING LOWERING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE NET .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE TOP ROLLOVER PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING SIDE TRIM PANEL, REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLAR .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Raise the seal (1) slightly and loosen the underlying screw (2) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Pull off the seal at the windshield panel (2) at the side on the left and right of the body.
Carefully feed out the windshield panel sealing (2) on the top windshield (starting from the side) and remove.

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