Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof frame at left or right (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon)

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Special tools required:

00 9 321
Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321 starting at the front.

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

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Installation note:

Clips (1), gaskets (2) and end caps (3) must not be damaged or missing.

The positions of the clips (1) are determined with the tabs on the body.

Place the trim strip onto the roof loosely and check if clips (1) are correctly positioned with the tabs on the roof.

Replacement:

Do not attach clips (1) until the trim strip has been painted.

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Mounting dimensions for clips:

Dimension (A) from outer edge of trim strip (1) (not outer edge of end cap) to center of clip (2).

Dimensions (B to I) see the center of the clips (2).

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	R	I
Dimensions in mm	91	179	133	237	262	225	190	214	230

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Installation note:

Trim strip (1) must be flush with roof outer skin (±1.2 mm) at rear.

Gasket (2) must be correctly positioned against trim strip (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Special tools required:

00 9 321

Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321 starting at the front.

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Clips (1), gaskets (2) and end caps (3) must not be damaged or missing.

The positions of the clips (1) are determined with the tabs on the body.

Place the trim strip onto the roof loosely and check if clips (1) are correctly positioned with the tabs on the roof.

Replacement:

Do not attach clips (1) until the trim strip has been painted.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mounting dimensions for clips:

Dimension (A) from outer edge of trim strip (1) (not outer edge of end cap) to center of clip (2).

Dimensions (B to H) see the center of the clips (2).

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Dimensions in mm	61	93	224	240	172	308	207	201

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Trim strip (1) must be flush with roof outer skin (1 ±1 mm) at front and rear.

Gasket (2) must be correctly positioned against trim strip (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.