51 13 316 Removing and installing or replacing trim strip on gutter strip at left or right

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Undo edge protection (1) and gasket (2) in trim strip (3) area.

Release screws (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Edge Protection And Gasket

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Carefully undo trim strip (1) from A-pillar.

Feed out entire length of rubber seal (2) from trim strip (1).

Carefully remove trim strip (1) from edge protection (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Strip And Rubber Seal

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Installation note:

Feed trim strip (1) into edge protection in area (A).
Insert rubber seal (2) into trim strip (1)
Fasten trim strip (1) to A-pillar
Tighten screws of trim strip (1).
Fit gasket (3) on trim strip (1)

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Strip, Gasket And Rubber Seal
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