51 37 261 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right

Removing roller cover from luggage compartment, refer to Owner's Handbook.

Fold rear-seat backrest forwards.

Remove panel for roof pillar at rear (C-pillar). Refer to 51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) .

Remove panel for roof pillar at rear (D-pillar). Refer to 51 43 252 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR), LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove screws (1 and 2).

Remove window cavity cover strip (3).

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation: 

Slide guides (1) into mounts of window frame.

Press guides (2) onto mount for window cavity cover strip.

Fig 2: Pressing Guides Onto Mount For Window Cavity Cover Strip

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