Removing the outer window channel strip
Preliminary work
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INTERIOR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR .
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Insert the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) at the front (on A-pillar) into the window cavity and slide it toward the back.
- Position the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324)
as shown at the lower edge of the outer window channel strip (1)
with the short shank (2)
.
- Place the special tool 0 490 538 (00 9 321) on the inner door panel.
- Thread a suitable tool (1) through the opening in the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Lift up the outer rear window channel strip (2) with the special tool 2 298 505 as shown; maximum 5 mm.
- Use a suitable tool (1) to support the special tool 0 490 538 (00 9 321)
and move the lever in the
direction of the arrow.
When this happens, the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) lifts the outer window channel strip (2) upwards .
- Repeat this process step by step until the outer window channel strip (2) is completely removed.