54 13 105 Removing and installing/replacing rear drip moulding

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof. Refer to 54 13 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear. Refer to 54 10 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF COVER .

Unlock tab (2) and remove drip moulding (1) towards top.

NOTE: 2 springs are loosely connected to guide for drip moulding.

Installation:

Make sure springs are reinstalled on drip moulding carriers.

Fig 1: Identifying Tab On Drip Moulding

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Removing Drip Moulding Carrier:

NOTE: Drip moulding carrier cannot be removed without incurring damage.

Break out tabs with a screwdriver and lever out carrier.

Fig 2: Removing Drip Moulding Carrier

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Installation:

Replace drip moulding carrier and hook into place.