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51 32 211 Replacing Rubber Guide For Front Left Or Right Door Window Glass (Coupe)

Remove rearview mirror from front door, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MIRROR ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR (COUPE) .

Remove front door window glass, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .

Remove outer cavity strip, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON OUTSIDE OF LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Release rivet (1).

Pull rubber guide (2) completely out of front door.

Installation: 

  1. Prior to installation, coat rubber guide (2) with soapy solution (washing-up liquid).

Insert rubber guide at front/bottom into window guide rail (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rivet
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Installation: 

  1. Bores (1) in rubber guide (2) must not be damaged.
Fig 2: Locating Bores In Rubber Guide
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