Removing the window channel strip on the outside of the front door

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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 MIRROR TRIANGLE COVER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR ON THE FRONT DOOR .

Prerequisite

The door window glass is open.

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 window channel strip (1) with the short shank (2).

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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) .

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

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Lift up the 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.

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When this happens, the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) lifts the window channel strip (2) upwards.
Repeat this process step by step until the window channel strip (2) is completely removed.