Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

WM 666119 Removing and installing trim strip for windscreen

Tools

Removing trim strip for windscreen

1. Remove side cover
1.1. Unclip side cover -1- from the sheetmetal clip -2-.

2. Unclip trim strip.
2.1. Starting at the bottom, insert a plastic wedge level the retaining clips -4- between the body and the trim strip -3-.

2.2. Insert a screwdriver between the plastic wedge and the trim strip -3-.
2.3. Lever trim strip -3- upwards out of the retaining clips -4-.

Replacing damaged retaining clips

1. Remove windscreen. => 641219 Removing and installing windscreen - section on "Removing"
2. Remove damaged retaining clips.
2.1. Mask windscreen with adhesive tape -A- to protect it against damage in the area of the retaining clips.

2.2. Drill off rivet heads of the retaining clips with a drill dia. 3.2.

2.3. Remove retaining clips -4-.

2.4. Touch up paint damage.

Information

- Damaged retaining clips can only be riveted in when the windscreen has been removed.

3. Install retaining clips.
3.1. Position retaining clips -4- on the A-pillar at the existing holes and rivet on with blind rivets dia. 3.2. Hand riveting tool for blind rivets NR.124-1

4. Install windscreen. => 641219 Removing and installing windscreen - section on "Installing"
5. Supplement cavity protection.
5.1. To prevent corrosion, spray the body in the area of the A-pillar thoroughly with cavity preservation liquid.

Installing trim strip for windscreen

1. Check retaining clips.
1.1. Check retaining clips -4- for deformation and replace if necessary.=> 666119 Removing and Installing trim strip for windscreen - section on "Replacing"

2. Clip in trim strip
2.1. Starting from the top, engage trim strip -3- in the retaining clips -4- on the A-pillar.

3. Check sheetmetal clips.
3.1. Check sheetmetal clips -2- for deformation; replace if necessary.

4. Install side cover.
4.1. Clip side cover -1- into the sheetmetal clip -2- of the A-pillar.