51 16 ... Removing And Installing / Replacing Guide Rail For Roller Sun Blind Of Left Or Right Rear Door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Carefully release catch (1).

Lever out guide rail (2) at top (A) and pull out in direction of arrow (B).

Installation:

Make sure guide rail (2) engages correctly in catch (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Guide Rail

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty spacer (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Spacer

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IMPORTANT:

Guide rail (2) must not be damaged at the bottom otherwise the carriage will break.

Sliding member (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Guide Rail

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Installation:

Insert guide rail correctly in brush cable (1) and guide (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Brush Cable And Guide

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Installation sequence: