51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE WINDOW
Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON FITTING WINDOW GUIDE SEALS " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Pull rubber guide (1) completely out of front door.

Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

Insert rubber guide at front/bottom correctly into window guide rail.

Acoustic insulation under rubber guide (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Rubber Guide From Front Door

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Installation:

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Guide With Corners

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