51 13 301 Removing and installing/replacing finisher - roof panel - side
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Release door seal.
Remove screws (1).
Starting at rear, release finisher by pulling in direction arrows show.
Slide finisher forward to release front edge from clip.
Remove finisher.
Tightening torque, refer to 51 13 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .