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Necessary preliminary tasks

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IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

Lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 324 (starting at A-pillar).

Feed window cavity cover strip (1) at rear out of guide (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip
G06202575Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Moisten window cavity cover strip (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush at front to door edge.

Version with Chromeline: 

Installation: 

If chrome strip (2) has been pulled out of cover strip (3), both parts must be reassembled.

Feed guide (1) of chrome strip (2) into groove (3) of window cavity cover strip (4).