51 15 360 Removing and installing rubbing strip on rear door on left or right

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Unclip rubbing strip (1).

Fig 1: Uncliping Rubbing Strip

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If necessary, remove clips from rear door.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty rubber grommets (1) and clips (2).
Attach clips to body molding in rubber grommet and align.
Prior to installation, coat rubber grommet (1) with soapy solution (washing-up liquid).

Clip rubbing strip into rear door.

Fig 2: Clipping Rubbing Strip Into Rear Door

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