Seal for front roof shell

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Old:

Two filler pieces are fitted in the front area of the seal. Filler pieces can be identified by touch.

New:

Seal without filler pieces. Filler pieces cannot be identified by touching.

Fig 1: Identifying Old Seal For Front Roof Shell

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New:

The side edge of the front seal is pulled down a further 1.5 mm. Window glass retracts into this seal by a further 1.5 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Old/New Seals For Front Roof Shell

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