51 31 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Retaining Strip For Cowl Panel Cover

51 31 ... Removing And Installing/replacing Retaining Strip For Cowl Panel Cover







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cover for cowl panel on left







IMPORTANT:
Retaining strip (1) has an aluminium profile insert (2).
Carefully wind out retaining strip (1) (windscreen breakage).

3 Glue bead
4 Windscreen







Installation:
Clean windscreen.

Pay attention to centre marking on retaining strip (1) and windscreen.
Insert positioner (2) for retaining strip (1) must be removed after it has been fitted on the windscreen but before the windscreen itself is installed.

Replacement of retaining strip without windscreen removal:
If adhesive has managed to get onto retaining strip (1), this area must be cut out partially.
To facilitate installation, moisten body cutout with water and fit retaining strip.

Replacement of retaining strip with removed or new windscreen:
Fit rubber frame (1).
3 Aluminium strip