51 31 021 Removing and installing/replacing rubber frame for windscreen (top)

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Removal:

IMPORTANT: The rubber frame (1) has an aluminium strip (2).

Release double-sided adhesive tape of roof rubber frame (1).

Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).

Do not use mounting lever (windscreen breakage).

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Frame

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NOTE: Tear-off lip (3) may be stuck to adhesive (4).

During removal of rubber frame (1), tear-off lip (3) may tear off and remain in vehicle.

5 Windscreen

6 Gripping lip

Installation:

Remove WINDSCREEN .

Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (3).

Do not cut gripping lip (4).

If necessary, remove adhesive residue from windscreen.

Slide new rubber frame (1) onto upper edge of windscreen and ensure correct alignment (note center mark).

To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body aperture with water.

2 Aluminum strip

Fig 2: Aluminium Strip, Tear-Off Lip, Rubber Frame And Gripping Lip

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