Removing the outer window channel strip
Preliminary work
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL
- Refer to REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INTERIOR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR .
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 outer window channel strip (1) with the short shank (2)
- 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).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 outer 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
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 until the outer window channel strip (2) is completely removed