51 13 280 Removing and installing/renewing trim strip on roof frame at left or right

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• If necessary, remove ROOF RAILS 

Lever out trim strip (1) with special tool 00 9 321 starting at rear.

Unclip trim strip (1) up to front and if necessary pull out of seal (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Strip Using Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Installation: 

Catches (1) of clips (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace clips (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Strip Catches And Clips

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Installation: 

E83 only: 

Push trim strip (2) at front into seal (1).

Trim strip (2) must be flush with edge (3) at rear.

Clip trim strip (2) into place completely.

Fig 3: Pushing Trim Strip Into Seal

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Installation: 

Following parts of trim strip (3) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Seals
2. End piece, front/rear

Replacement: 

Moisten seals (1) with water and slide into trim strip (3).

Fit end pieces (2) at front and rear.

Fig 4: Identifying Seals, End Piece And Trim Strip

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Replacement: 

E71 only: 

Modify support element (1) on front trim strip.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Trim Strip Support Element

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Replacement: 

E70/71 only: 

Trim strip is delivered cathodic dip-painted only and must be primed.