Outer Door Seal, Removing And Installing, A4: Removing

-- Remove the rear window frame trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panels .

-- Mark the position of the outer door seal -1- all around with adhesive tape -2-.

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-- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.

Fig 1: Door Arrester Bolt

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-- Remove the door arrester bolt -arrow-.

-- Pull the outer door seal -1- slightly away from the top of the door frame and cut it with commercially available scissors.

Fig 2: Bend And Remove Door Outer Seal Laterally

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-- Gradually stretch the outer door seal lengthwise -bottom arrow- and remove it -upper arrow-.

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Pulling the outer door seal lengthwise will loosen the outer door seal adhesive and then it is possible to remove it from the door without any adhesive residue.

-- Remove the outer door seal completely.