51 31 241 Replacing rubber frame (top/side) for rear window

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Open rear lid.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustrations do not show the rear lid.

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminium section inlay (2). Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (rear window breakage).

NOTE: Tear-off lip (5) may be stuck to adhesive (4).
When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (5) can tear off and remain in vehicle.

3 Rear window
6 Bridge
7 Pinched butyl

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Frame
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Installation:

Replacement of rubber frame without rear window removal:

Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).

If adhesive has managed to get onto bridge (4), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body cutout with water.

Replacement of rubber frame with removed or new rear window:

Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (3).

2 Aluminum strip
5 Butyl

Fig 2: Identifying Tear-Off Lip And Rubber Frame
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