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Remove/install trim strip on front door window frame - AR72.10-P-1710SXS

MODEL 221.1 with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Window Frame Trim Strip Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on avoiding damage to windows installed in special high-security vehicles   AH67.00-P-0003-01FB
1 Remove top seal on window frame on left or right front door   AR72.10-P-1550SXS 
2 Pull door frame seal (2) downward in area of rivets (3) and fasten with suitable adhesive tape to window frame NOTES Do not pull door frame seal (2) down with too much force, otherwise, it detaches from the window frame.
IMPORTANT This prevents damaging the door frame seal (2) when drilling out the rivets (3) later.
 
3 Mask off gap between door frame seal (2) and window frame over entire length with suitable adhesive tape IMPORTANT This ensures that no chips or drilling residues fall into the gap.  
4 Mask off A-pillar across front rivet (3) with suitable adhesive tape IMPORTANT This prevents damage to the paint on the A-pillar.  
5 Drill out rivet heads (3) with drill bit (3.5 mm dia.) NOTES Do not drill through rivets (3), otherwise, the window frame is damaged.
Cordless drill/driver, cordless drill
 
Pliers
 
6 Complete remove rivet residues and chips NOTES Any rivet residues and chips remaining cause corrosion damages.  
7 Loosen trim strip (1) and remove from window frame INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Repair paint damage on window frame with suitable touch-up paint pen.  
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
8 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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