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

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Special Tools Required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E91 only: 

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

Unclip trim strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 321), Trim Strip And Removal Direction
G04752481Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Clips, Seals, Trim Strip And Notch
G04752482Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

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

Fig 3: Trim Strip, Edge And Seal
G04752483Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.