Removing and installing front window channel trim strip: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra
Step-by-step removing and installing front window channel trim strip for the VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra: 12 steps.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)
📋 Procedure
- Peel sealing lip of window channel (2) away from trim strip slightly (1).
- Push pin of clips (3) in slightly and then lift clips out of window channel (2).
- Evenly pull trim strip (1) out of window channel (2).
- Start at B-pillar (arrow a).
- Spray window channel (2) with a little soapy water to facilitate installation of trim strip (1).
- Align trim strip with rear edge of door (arrow a).
- Press trim strip (1) into window channel (2)(arrow b).
- Press trim strip (1) into lower lip of window channel (2)(arrow c).
- Push lower lip of window channel (2) into mounting of trim strip (arrow d).
- Leave area around clips at front and back (3) free.
- Secure clips (3).
- Press last piece of seal into trim strip mounting.
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