54 13 105 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Drip Molding

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof, refer to 54 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear, refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE / TILT SUNROOF COVER

Unlock tab (2) and remove drip molding (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Unlocking Tab

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NOTE: 2 springs are loosely connected to guide for drip molding.

Installation:

Make sure springs are reinstalled on drip molding carriers.

Removing drip molding carrier:

Fig 2: Replacing Drip Molding Carrier

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NOTE: Drip molding carrier cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Break out tabs with a screwdriver and lever out carrier.

Installation:

Replace drip molding carrier and hook into place.