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Removing and Installing Cover Strip



Removing And Installing Cover Strip

Preliminary work

1. Remove inner sill. Refer to Removing and installing inner sill.

Loosen rubber seal for door in area of cover strip. Refer to Removing and installing rubber seal for door.

Removing cover strip







1. Lift cover strip with plastic wedge and pull off cover strip.







2. Remove adhesive residues with cleaning solution.

Installing cover strip







INFORMATION: The bonding surface must be free of dirt and grease. Clean with cleaning solution if necessary.

1. Pull protective film off the bonding area of cover strip.







2. Position cover strip and apply. Centre notch in cover strip at height of bead.







3. Press on cover strip firmly.

Subsequent work

1. Connect rubber seal for door in area of cover strip. Refer to Removing and installing rubber seal for door.
2. Install inner sill. Refer to Removing and installing inner sill.