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Necessary preliminary tasks

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NOTE: To facilitate installation, coat seal and gutter strip with water.

Fit inner part (1) of seal in accordance with measurements (A and B) on gutter strip (2).

A= approx. 30 mm

B= approx. 15 mm

Push seal (1) onto gutter strip (2) until both are flush in area (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Onto Gutter Strip
G06202669Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Outer part (2) and inner part (3) of seal must not be stretched.

Fit outer part (2) and inner part (3) of seal on complete gutter strip (1).

If necessary, use special tool 00 9 323 as an aid.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Part And Inner Part Of Seal On Gutter Strip
G06202670Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Align seal (1) to gutter strip (2) and secure in area (3) with Loctite 380 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

A= Gutter strip, top

B= Gutter strip, bottom

Fig 3: Identifying Seal To Gutter Strip In Area
G06202671Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.