51 13 280 Removing And Installing Trim Strip On Roof Frame At Left Or Right

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Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321 at rear and unclip the rest.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip With Special Tool

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If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) or seals (2) on trim strip (3).

Fig 2: Locating Clips And Seals On Trim Strip

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Installation:

Slide trim strip (1) at front into seal (2), clip in at front and rear so it is flush with edge (3) and then clip in the rest.

Fig 3: Installing Trim Strip Into Seal
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