51 13 282 Replacing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM STRIP FROM ROOF FRAME

Unlock plastic mount (1) and simultaneously slide to one side.

Fig 1: Removing Plastic Mount

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Slide plastic mount (1) sideways out of trim strip.

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Make sure cover is correctly seated in plastic mount.

Make sure plastic mounts are correctly engaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Mount And Cover

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All retainers must be removed in order for seal (5) to be removed.

Glue molded part of seal (5) to trim strip (6) with Loctite 454 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Coat rest of sealing channel of seal (7) with antiseize agent, see 3. AUXILIARY MATERIALS AND TOOLS .

Fit seal (7) and press into end position with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone).

Fit seal (8) without antiseize agent in compressed state.

A Direction of travel, front

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Strip And Seals

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Installation note:

New seals (7 and 8) are longer than trim strip (6).

After installation, compress seals (7 and 8) slightly.

Cut seals (7 and 8) to length at ends to trim strip (6).

A Direction of travel, front

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Strip And Seals

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