51 32 420 Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim On Front Door Window Frame, Left or Right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front window cavity cover strip  See 51 22 302 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHROME STRIP FOR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT 

Partially detach rubber window seal (1) at rear.

Installation: 

Coat rubber window seal (1) with water before fitting.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Window Seal

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Release screws (1).

Press trim (2) towards rear and lever out sideways.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim & Screws

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Remove trim (1) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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Installation: 

Check trim (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Trim

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