51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP
Remove SOUND INSULATION from front door

Security version:

Replace plastic cover on rubber guide

Pull rubber guide (1) completely out of front door.

Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (1) with water before fitting.

Insert rubber guide at front/bottom into window guide rail.

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Front Door

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Installation:

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Guide

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