51 32 390 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door

Remove mirror on front door. Refer to 51 16 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIRROR ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Remove trim on window frame of front door. Refer to 51 32 420 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER ON FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove cover (anti-trap protection) on inside of door window frame. Refer to 51 34 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER (ANTI-TRAPPING PROTECTION) ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME (REAR DOOR), INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT .

Open door window.

Pull off window rubber guide (1) in area of decorative strip (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Window Rubber Guide

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Unfasten screws (2).

Carefully unclip clips (4).

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws And Clips

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Detach decorative strip (1) outwards from clips (3).

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) and grommets (2).

Fig 3: Replacing Clips And Grommets

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective clip (1).

Fig 4: Replacing Defective Clip

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective clips (1).

Decorative strip (3) incorporates notches (2) for positioning of clips (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Decorative Strip Clips

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After installing clips (1), reinsert seal (4) in guide of decorative strip (3).