51 49 003 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear window frame on left or right: Notes

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Release trim (2) at clips (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and remove in outwards direction.

Fig 1: Removing Trim At Clips Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Guides (1) and clips (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Guides

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Installation:

Trim (1) must be correctly inserted in guides (2 and 3).

Fig 3: Identifying Trim And Clips

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