Removing and installing/replacing inner window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right (Cooper Convertible)

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Special tools required:

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove rear side TRIM PANEL .
Remove outer window CHANNEL STRIP .

Removal:

Lever out catches (1) on inner window cavity cover strip (2).

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Carefully lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 317 towards top.

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Installation:

NOTE: Catches (1) and guides (2) on window cavity cover strip (3) must not be damaged.

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Attach inner window channel strip (1), align and fit it onto the connecting bracket (2).

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Engage inner window channel strip (2) into the detents (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Install rear TRIM PANEL .
Install outer window CHANNEL STRIP .