Remove the window channel strip (front) on the front door

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE MIRROR TRIANGLE .
Refer to REMOVING EXTERIOR MIRROR .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Carefully detach the window channel strip (1) from the door with a suitable plastic wedge beginning from the rear to the top.

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