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. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (UP TO 03/2007)

Lever out cover (1) at rear slightly.

Start at rear with removal of window cavity cover strip (2).

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Pull off window cavity cover strip (1) towards top.

Replacement with Security version:

Cut window cavity cover strip (1) to length on B-pillar side to 680 mm.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (3).

Insert window cavity cover strip (1) below cover (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) with water before fitting.

Start with installation at front.

Fig 3: Identifying Coat Window Cavity Cover Strip

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