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Outer Window Recess Seal

NOTE:

The seal contains a metal insert. Once this metal insert is bent, it cannot be straightened. It will remain "wavy".

This why the seal must be removed evenly without bending it.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Outer Window Recess Seal
GWWN57-10285Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Removing 

-- Remove front door trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the exterior mirror. Refer to EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

-- Pull the seal -1- -arrows- evenly off the flange -2-.

Installation 

Press the seal -1- evenly onto the flange -2-.