51 22 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inside rear door

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Remove rear left or right door trim, refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

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

Pull window cavity trim (beginning at front) up out of clips.

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip On Inside Rear Door

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NOTE: The rear clip (1) cannot be removed due to windshield adhesive.

If necessary, remove clips (1) and attach to inner door panel.

Fig 2: Removing Clips

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Replace Any Faulty Clips

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