51 36 040 Removing and installing / replacing strip on rear side window at bottom left or right

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Open tailgate and front door.

Starting at the rear of the finisher strip, release finisher (1) from 7 retaining clips (2).

Install Hint:

Prior to securing the finisher strip to the body clips, ensure the clips on the finisher strip are aligned with those on the body.

Fig 1: Releasing Finisher From Retaining Clips

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Install Hint:

If body mounted clips are broken during removal, slide the clip in direction (A) and then in direction (B). Fit new clips in the reverse to the above.

When fitting the finisher strip, ensure the ends are correctly aligned and that the finisher is positioned behind the front and rear finishers.

Fig 2: View Of Body Mounted Clip

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