51 34 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim On Window Frame On Left or Right Rear Door (Rear/Outer)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Specification without roller sun blind:

Remove cover on door window frame. See 51 34 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME (REAR DOOR) AT INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT

Specification with roller sun blind:

Remove roller sun blind from fixed side window. See 51 16 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ROLLER SUN BLIND ON FIXED SIDE WINDOW OF LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR

Pull rubber guide (1) out of trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Guide & Trim

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Grip trim firmly and release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Push trim (1) downwards from rubber guide (2) and remove towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim & Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Threads (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Threads & Trim

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