51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door

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Remove front left or right door trim, refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Beginning from rear, raise clips (1) with special tool 00 9 321 (folding leg).

Press cover strip (2) upwards out of clips.

Fig 1: Raise Inner Window Cavity Cover Strip Clips

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Remove cover strip (1) past window frame towards rear.

Fig 2: Removing Inner Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

If necessary, remove faulty clips (1) from inner door panel (2) and replace.

Fig 3: Replace Any Faulty Cover Clips

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Installation:

Remove front left or right door trim, refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Coat cover strip with rubber protection coating agent.

Begin with assembly at front (1).

Fig 4: Installing Inner Window Cavity Cover Strip

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