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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cavity Cover Strip

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Using special tool 00 9 311, starting at back, (1) and moving to front (2), lift out window cavity cover strip.

Fig 2: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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