51 17 101 Removing and installing/replacing left and right trim strip on cover for soft top compartment lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removing center trim strip on cover for soft top compartment lid. See 51 17 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM STRIP ON COVER FOR SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT LID CENTER .

Slacken bolts (1) and remove trim strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Strip And Bolts

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Installation note:

Trim strip (1) may not be fitted from above on cover for soft top compartment lid (2).

Here the sealing lip (3) is pressed out and gap dimensions may not be observed.

Insert trim strip (1) from the front onto cover for soft top compartment lid (2).

Fig 2: Installing Cover For Compartment Lid

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Installation note:

Ensure correct gap dimension (X).

Dimension (X):

0.5 ± 0.5 mm
1 ± 0.5 mm
0 ± 0.5 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Gap Dimension Trim Strip On Cover
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Fig 4: Identifying Trim Strip On Cover Screws

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Screwing sequence:

Tighten down screws (1-12).

Install adapter (A).

Tighten down screws (13 and 14).

Tightening torque 51 17 12AZ .