51 21 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of front door

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 311

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

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape Application Area

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Using special tool 00 9 311 and proceeding from rear to front, lever out window cavity cover strip (1).

Installation:

For installation, coat window cavity seal (1) with turpentine substitute.

Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush with door edge at front and rear.

Installation:

Clip (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Clip For Cavity Strip

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Installation:

Retainer (1) of window cavity cover strip (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Of Window Cavity Cover Strip

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