51 13 181 Replace left or right window roof frame trim

Preliminary work needed: 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR OUTER ROOF FRAME TRIM .

Trim on roof frame is secured by double-sided adhesive tape and can be disassembled using the SPIDER removal tool.

Removal: 

Shift glass sunroof to vent position.

Attach removal tool (1) and anchor suction cup (2) to the windshield.

Feed in the line (3) underneath the trim (4) and the corresponding gasket.

Attach line (3) to anchor suction cup (2).

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Wind up the line (3) on the removal tool (1) and remove the trim (4) from the double-sided adhesive tape.

Installation: 

Remove remnants of the double-sided adhesive tape (1).

Clean adhesive area with CLEANING AGENT R2 .

Pre-treat adhesive area with SIKA AKTIVATOR 205 .

Comply with air drying time.

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Make sure the gasket (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).

Detach protective film.

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Bond trim (1) in parallel to glass sunroof complying with the relative dimensions (X and Y).

X = 7 ± 2 mm	Distance of trim (1) to roof outer skin
Y = 4.9 ± 1 mm	Distance of trim (1) to glass sunroof

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install REAR OUTER ROOF FRAME TRIM .