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Scuff Plate: Service and Repair


WM 680719 Removing and installing cover strip

Preliminary work

1. Remove inner sill. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner sill - section on "Removing"
2. Loosen rubber seal for door in area of cover strip. -> 576319 Removing and installing rubber seal for door - section on "Removing"

Removing cover strip





Installation position for cover strip

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





Removing cover strip

2. Remove adhesive residues with cleaning solution.

Installing cover strip





Installation position for 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.





Pulling off protective film

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





Installing cover strip

3. Press on cover strip firmly.

Subsequent work

1. Connect rubber seal for door in area of cover strip. -> 576319 Removing and installing rubber seal for door - section on "Installing"
2. Install inner sill. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner sill - section on "Installing"