51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel

IMPORTANT: Cover strip comes in one part and runs up to bottom edge of door.

Unclip clips (1 and 2).

Detach cover strip (3) in direction of arrow from front door.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Detaching Cover Strip

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Detach cover strip (1) towards top.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Cover Strip

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Installation:

Make sure inner cover strip (1) is in correct installation position in relation to outer cover strip (2) and door window glass (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Inner And Outer Cover Strip And Door Window Glass

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Installation:

Catches on cover strip (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Cover Strip

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Installation:

Coat cover strip (1) with water before fitting.

Start with installation at front.

Fig 5: Identifying Coat Cover Strip

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