Trim Molding, Removing And Installing, Rear Door: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- With the trim molding still removed, the parallel alignment of the trim molding mount in the window guide to the front door and to the side window must be checked.

• The trim molding mount -2- must be parallel -3- with the front door trim molding -1-.

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• The trim molding mount -1- must be parallel -3- with the side window trim molding -2-.

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-- There are colored clips for correct adjustment and checking.

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• -a- = + 1.0 mm
• -b- = Normal position
• -c- = -1.0 mm

-- Push a new clip -1- into the window guide mounting -3-.

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• The arrow -2- must point upward.
• "HT" = Rear door

-- Align the trim molding -1- on the C-pillar door flange, and insert from below into the clips -3- and window guide -2-.

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-- Push on the entire length of the trim molding.

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For an easier installation, spray the seal with soapy water, for example.