51 13 298 Removing and installing/replacing rear roof strip

Release screws (1).

Feed out roof strip (2) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Strip And Screws

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Disconnect hose connection (1) and plug connection (2).

Remove roof strip (4).

Installation:

Ensure correct line routing (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Connection, Plug Connection, Line Routing And Roof Strip

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Installation:

Make sure guide pin (1) is correctly seated in roof strip (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Pin And Roof Strip

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips (1).

Make sure seals (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Seals And Clips

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Replacement:

Remove gasket (1).

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on roof strip (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Roof Strip And Gasket

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