Remove outer window channel strip
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Precondition
The door window glass is open.
Preparing the special tool
- Only perform if the upper bore is not present.
- Mark and perform the bore on the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324) according to the specified
dimensions.
Introduce the bore on the side with the long shank.
The diameter of the bore is 6 mm.
Dimension (a) = 25 mm from the center of the existing bore
Dimension (b) = 50 mm from the outer edge of the special tool
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 the A-pillar into the window cavity and slide it toward the back.
- Make sure that the special tool 0 495 484 (00 9 324)
with the short shank (2) is placed at the lower edge of the window channel strip (1) as illustrated.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Lift the outer window channel strip (2) at the rear with the special tool by 2 298 505 maximum 5 mm in an upwards direction.
- Lever out the outer window channel strip (2) with a suitable tool (1) in arrow direction.
The tool is buttressed by the special tool 0 490 538 (00 9 321) .
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 forwards until the outer window channel strip (2) is completely disassembled.NOTE: To prevent scratches in the area of the mirror triangle, do not pull the window channel strip off the door too far up.
- Feed out and remove the outer window channel strip (1) in the front area carefully to the rear from the adapter of the window channel strips (2).