51 34 420 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Window Frame Of Rear Door (Front), Left Or Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open rear side window

Detach rubber seal (1) and rubber guide (2) from trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Seal And Rubber Guide

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Release screws (1).

Carefully detach trim (2) towards front/top.

Installation:

Fitted foam pieces must not be damaged when trim (2) is pushed in.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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