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Outer Window Shaft Strip







Outer Window Shaft Strip

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

3 x removal hook (T40219)





Removing

- Open the window.

- Door trim removed..

- Remove the exterior rearview mirror. Refer to => [ Mirror Adjusting Unit Mount ] Mirror Adjusting Unit Mount.

- Before the window shaft strip - 1 - can be removed, first disconnect it from the door hooks - arrows - - 2 -.





- Insert the first removal hook (T40219) on the mirror triangle between the outer window shaft strip and door window.

- 1. Move the removal hook (T40219) toward the rear to dimension c.

- 1. Pull the removal hook (T40219) upward and slide it into place into the window shaft strip.

The edge of the removal hook (T40219) must be visible.





- Insert the second removal hook (T40219) between the door window and the window shaft strip near the B-pillar.

- Move the second removal hook (T40219) to dimension b and fit it in from underneath.

- Insert the third removal hook (T40219) near the B-pillar move it to dimension a.

* The specified dimensions on the window shaft strip are measured starting at the B-pillar.

Dimension - a - = 135 to 170 mm.

Dimension - b - = 360 to 395 mm.

Dimension - b - = 605 to 640 mm.

- Gently push the removal hook (T40219) outward and release the window shaft strip.

- Pull the window shaft strip upward starting at the B-pillar.

- Do the same with the second and third removal hook (T40219).

- Remove the window shaft strip completely.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

The outer window shaft strip must be pressed on by hand completely beginning on the door at the B-pillar.

- Install the exterior rearview mirror. Refer to => [ Mirror Adjusting Unit Mount ] Mirror Adjusting Unit Mount.