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51 31 021 Removing and installing/replacing rubber frame for windscreen (top): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminum section inlay (2).
If necessary, detach adhesive tape (9) between rubber frame (1) and roof outer skin.
If necessary, remove fitted spacer buffers (8).
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).
Fig 1: Removing Rubber Frame
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NOTE: Tear-off lip (5) may be stuck to adhesive (4).
When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (5) can tear off and remain in vehicle.
  1. 3 Windscreen
  2. 6 Bridge
  3. 7 Pinched butyl