Outer Window Shaft Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Lower the door window.

-- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A-pillar trim. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the inner window shaft strip. Refer to OVERVIEW - A-/B-PILLAR TRIM .

-- Insert the : T40219  next to the guide -4- for the window shaft strip -3- and hold it on the retaining strip -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Slot Seal Tool T40219, Guide -4-, Window Shaft Strip -3- And Strip -2-

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• The front section -1- of the : T40219  must be installed as shown.

-- Push the : T40219  gently in the direction of the -arrow- to release it.

• The retaining strip must audibly release.

-- Remove the window shaft strip upward from the door flange using the : T40219  .

-- Remove the window shaft strip.