General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing water deflector

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Note Removal and installation are described only for the left side. Removal and installation of the right side are similar.
Removing and installing water deflector

Removing

  • Starting at bottom end, pull water deflector -1- out of clip -3- and retaining strip -2-.

Installing

  • Position upper inner edge of water deflector -1- on upper edge of windscreen.
  • Press water deflector -1- from above into retaining strip -2- and clip -3-.
  • Fit contact lip between water deflector and windscreen behind window.

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