51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door

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Special tools required:

00 9 324

IMPORTANT: Observe PROCEDURE for using special tool 00 9 324 .

Attach fabric adhesive tape (2) beneath window cavity cover strip (1).

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 (startng at B-pillar).

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

In area (A) of cavity strip (1), cover door panel (2) with adhesive tape (risk of damage).

Insert cavity strip (1) in guide (3) and press on.

Fig 2: Inserting Cavity Strip In Guide

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