Installing the door weather strip on the rear door

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The repair notes of bonded seals form the basis for these repair notes and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 54 10... REPAIR NOTES FOR BONDED SEALS (M5 2018-2022) .

Hang the door weather strip (1) over rear the door with the open lip facing inwards.
Sealing joint in area (A) position.

Bond the door weather strip (1) as follows:

Gradually detach protective film
Align the door weather strip (1) corresponding to the specified dimensions (X) or the templates and press on lightly
Check the position of the door weather strip (1) and correct if necessary
Do not overstretch or compress the door weather strip (1) when positioning it
Maximum permissible sag of the door weather strip (1) during the positioning process is 30 mm
Always apply pressure perpendicular to the bonding surface to affix the door weather strip (1)
Affix the door weather strip (1) with firm thumb pressure

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Area	Dimension x
A	13 mm
B	6 mm
C	5.5 mm
D	4 mm

Create a sealing joint in area (A), and shorten the door weather strip (1) accordingly as needed,
Position the door weather strip (1) along the template (3):
The edge of the door weather strip (1) is flush with the mark (4) of the template (3).
1. Door weather strip
2. Adhesive strip of door weather strip
3. Template
4. Mark for the door weather strip
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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to ATTACHING THE COVER TO THE DOOR HANDLE .