51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right

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NOTE:

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

Special Tools Required:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Areas For Adhesive Tape

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Using special tool 009311 (beginning at front proceeding to rear), lever out window cavity cover strip (1).

Installation:

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) with water before fitting.

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

Installation:

Clips (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip Clips

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Locating Retainers Of Window Cavity Cover Strip

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