51 13 316 Removing and installing or replacing trim strip on roof gutter at left or right (convertible)

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Detach mucket (1) in area of trim strip (3).

Pull seal (2) out of trim strip (3).

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque: 1, 8 Nm.

Fig 1: Identifying Mucket, Seal, Trim Strip, And Screws

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Carefully feed trim strip (1) out of mucket (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Feed Trim Strip And Mucket

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Installation:

Sealing tape on trim strip (1) and trim strip (1) must not be damaged.

Contact surfaces of trim strip (1) must be clean.

Installation sequence:

Feed trim strip (1) into mucket in area (A).
Secure trim strip (1) with screws loose.
Insert rubber seal (2).
Screw down trim strip (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Area For Feeding Trim Strip Into Mucket

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Installation:

To facilitate installation, moisten seal (3) with water.

Feed seal (3) in, first over edge (A), then over edge (B) of trim strip (1).

NOTE: Always make sure seal (3) is correctly fitted, in particular in the area of the trim strip screw-fastening points (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Strip, Seal, And Screw Fastening Points

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