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

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

Fig 1: Sticking Adhesive Tape Below Window Cavity Cover Strip

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

Installation:

Apply a thin coat of turpentine substitute to window cavity cover strip (1).

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

Fig 2: Checking Window Cavity Cover Strip

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