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51 71 120 Removing and Installing/Replacing Cowl Panel Seal





51 71 120 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cowl Panel Seal







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim strip from drip moulding







NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Pull back tab (1) and release screw (2) underneath.

Installation:
Water drainage channel (3) must not be clogged.

Detach seal (1) in direction of arrow from window frame.







Installation:
If necessary, moisten seal (1) with water for better fitting.







Installation:
To ensure leak-tightness of cowl panel:Insert butyl rope (1) between top aluminium profile strip and side trim strip on drip moulding (2).

To do so, temporarily fit trim strip on drip moulding (2).

Butyl rope:
Length = 60 mm
Dia. = 4 mm