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

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E61 only:

Remove ROOF RAILING

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

Unclip trim strip (1) up to front and pull out of seal (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim Strip

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Installation:

Catches (1) of clips (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace clips (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Clips

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Installation:

Following parts of trim strip (3) must not be damaged or missing:

1 Seals
2 End piece, front
4 Spacer

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Strip, Seals And Spacer

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Installation:

First push trim strip (2) at front into seal (1), clip in at rear flush with edge (3) and then clip in remainder.

Fig 4: Pushing Trim Strip Front Into Seal

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