51 34 380 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on rear door (top), left or right

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Partly remove rubber seal (1) at top.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Seal

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Pull out decorative strip (1) with clips (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Decorative Strip With Clips

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Remove faulty clips (2) from decorative strip (1) and replace with new clips (3).

Fig 3: Removing Faulty Clips From Decorative Strip

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