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51 37 265 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip For Door Window, Rear Left Or Right

IMPORTANT: The Instructions on fitting window guides   serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Before removing window cavity cover strip, make not of exact installation position with respect to adjoining components.
IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (3), make sure it is not bent.

Release side trim panel lower section (1) at top in area of B-pillar and pull inwards.

Release catch (2) and, starting at front, pull off window cavity cover strip (3) towards top.

Installation: 

Moisten window cavity cover strip (3) prior to fitting with approved anti-friction agent  .

Make sure window cavity cover strip (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Window Cavity Cover Strip
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Installation: 

Catch (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catch
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