51 34 420 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Window Frame Of Rear Door (Front), Left Or Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear window cavity cover strip . See 51 21 302 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHROME STRIP FOR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP (ON OUTSIDE OF FRONT DOOR) .

Partially detach rubber seal (1) and rubber guide (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Rubber Seal And Rubber Guide

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Release screws (1).

Detach trim (2) towards front/top.

Fig 2: Detaching Trim And Screws

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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Installation:

Sound insulation (1) on window frame (2) must be fitted.

Fig 4: Identifying Sound Insulation On Window Frame

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