51 76 040 Removing and Installing/Replacing Window Frame Seal

51 76 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Frame Seal







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open folding roof
- Remove trim strips from water gutter







IMPORTANT:
- Seal (1) features an aluminium strip (3).
- Carefully wind out seal (1) (windscreen breakage).

Release all screws (2) on windscreen frame strip (3).







Installation:
In order to ensure tightness, the butyl rope (1) must be placed between the upper and lateral aluminium profiled insert (2), see diagram.

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







Installation:
Insert windscreen frame strip (1) over entire length into
A-pillar seal (2).

NOTE:
- Tear-off lip (3) can be stuck on adhesive.
- When seal (2) is removed, tear-off lip (3) can tear off and remain in vehicle.







Replacement of seal without windscreen removal:
Detach tear-off lip (3) from seal (2).
If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.
To facilitate installation, coat seal (2) and body aperture with water.
Pay attention to centre marking when installing seal (2).

1 Aluminium strip







Replacement of seal frame with removed or new windscreen:
Pay attention to centre marking when installing seal (2) with tear-off lip (3).

1 Aluminium strip







Check and if necessary adjust adjustment of windscreen frame seal to roof shell seal.

For necessary operations, refer to:
Adjustment of windscreen frame seal