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

For removal and installation only, not for adjustment:

Remove window cavity cover strip on outside of rear door. See 51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right 

Open door window.

Partially pull off rubber seal (1) and rubber guide (2).

Loosen screws (1).

Detach trim (2) towards front/top.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Installation: 

Trim (1) must not be damaged.

Installation: 

To prevent wind noises.

Check gap with a 0.05 mm feeler gauge.

Slide feeler gauge between B-pillar finishers of front and rear doors.

When the finishers are correctly adjusted, it must be possible to feel a slight suction resistance over the entire length of the finisher.

If the gap is too big, this may result in wind noises.

Installation: 

If necessary, release screws (1).

Press finisher (2) towards front and tighten down screws (1).

If gap is still too big, adjust finisher on window frame of front door.