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

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 311

Attach adhesive tape (1) below window cavity cover strip (2) (risk of damage).

Using special tool 00 9 311 (beginning at front proceeding to rear), lever out window cavity cover strip (1).

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip Using Special Tool

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Pull window cavity cover strip (1) out of mirror (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) with water before fitting. Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush at rear to door edge.

Fig 2: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip Out Of Mirror

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Installation:

Seal (1) must be correctly fitted in chrome strip (2).

Fig 3: Installing Seal In Chrome Strip

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