51 31... Removing and installing/replacing retaining strip for cowl panel cover

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER for cowl panel on left

IMPORTANT: Retaining strip (1) has an aluminium profile insert (2).
Carefully wind out retaining strip (1) (windscreen breakage).

Glue bead (3)

Windscreen (4)

Fig 1: Identifying Strip, Aluminum Profile Insert, Glue Bead And Windscreen

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Installation:

Clean windscreen.

Pay attention to center marking on retaining strip (1) and windscreen.

Insert positioner (2) for retaining strip (1) must be removed after it has been fitted on the windscreen but before the windscreen itself is installed.

Replacement of retaining strip without windscreen removal:

If adhesive has managed to get onto retaining strip (1), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, moisten body cutout with water and fit retaining strip.

Replacement of retaining strip with removed or new windscreen:

Fit rubber frame (1)

Aluminium strip (3)

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Strip, Insert Positioner And Aluminium Strip

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