51 13 280 Removing and installing/replacing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E91 only:

If necessary, remove roof rails

Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321 starting at rear.

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 321) And Trim Strip

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Installation:

Clips (1) and seals (2) on trim strip (3) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Position of clips (1) on trim strip (3) is determined by notch (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Frame Trim Strip, Clips, Seals And Notch

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Installation:

Push trim strip (1) at front into seal (2).

Trim strip (1) must be flush with edge (3) at rear.

Fig 3: Identifying Roof Frame Trim Strip, Seal And Edge

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