Installing the windshield rubber frame

• Note mark (A) for windshield rubber frame (1).

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Move lever (1) in the arrow direction and open with the special tool 0 496 529 (51 3 320). 

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Detach protective film (2) in stages from adhesive tape.
• Insert cover (1) into guides (3).

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Place special tool with pressure rollers (1) on the window edge.
• Align cover at outer edge of windshield.
• Fit the cover and visually check for perfect position.

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Move lever (1) in the arrow direction to close the special tool.
• Ensure that cover (3) is positioned correctly in guide pulleys (2).

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Continue to detach protective film (1) in stages from adhesive tape.
• Use the handwheel to draw special tool in arrow direction over the entire upper edge of the window glass.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT GUTTER STRIP ON THE WINDSHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE KAFAS CAMERA .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR MIRRORS .
• Refer to CALIBRATING KAFAS CAMERA .