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51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (front), left or right (Protection)

Remove rubber seal for door window glass, rear left or right,

refer to 51 34 211 REPLACING RUBBER GUIDE FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW .

Open rear door.

Detach rubber seal (1) from rear of door.

Installation 

  1. First press pimples on rubber seal into bores (2).
Fig 1: Detaching Rubber Seal From Rear Of Door
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Detach and remove rubber seal (1) at front.

Installation 

  1. Coat rubber seal with rubber protection coating agent (sourcing reference: BMW Part).
Fig 2: Detaching And Removing Rubber Seal At Front
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Unscrew bolts (1). Lift out trim (2) at rear and remove towards front.

Fig 3: Lifting Out Trim At Rear And Remove Towards Front
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Installation 

  1. If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1) and insulating material (2).
Fig 4: Replacing Faulty Plastic Nuts And Insulating Material
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Installation 

  1. Install trim strip (3) to align trim (1) and rubber seal (2).
  2. Press trim (1) upwards against trim strip (3) and screw into place.
  3. Remove trim strip (3) again.
Fig 5: Pressing Trim Upwards Against Trim Strip And Screw Into Place
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