Removing Cover Strip ("RS 3.8")

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The adhesive tape protects the paintwork on the side member from damage when removing the cover strip.

Mask the side member -2- all the way around with adhesive tape -1- .

Fig 1: Identifying Side Member And Adhesive Tape
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Heat the cover strip -1- in the side member area -2- with the hot-air blower -3- (-arrows- ).

Fig 2: Removing Cover Strip
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Pry the cover strip -1- off the side member evenly all the way around using an assembly wedge -4- .
Remove adhesive residue.

Fig 3: Removing Adhesive Residue
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1. 4.1. Pull adhesive tape -1- off the side member.
2. 4.2. Remove adhesive residue -A- in the installation area using an erasing disc.
3. 4.3. Scrape off adhesive residue -B- on the cover strip -2- using a metal scraper.
4. 4.4. Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.