51 49 003 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear window frame on left or right (Z3 coupe, M coupe)

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Removing and installing tailgate trim, refer to 51 49 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENTIRE) TAILGATE TRIM (Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) .

Open trunk lid.

Pull trim (1) off rear window frame (2) and thread out of trim (3).

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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If necessary, pull clips (1) off trim (2) and insert in rear window frame.

Fig 2: Removing Clips

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