51 49 002 Removing And Installing/Replacing (Upper) Panel For Rear Window Frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panels for rear window frame on left/right. See 51 49 017 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME ON (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release panel (1) at retainers (2) and remove.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Panel And At Retainers

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Installation:

Lugs (1) on panel (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Lugs On Panel

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