51 31 242 Replacing rubber frame (bottom) for rear window

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Open 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 (6). When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (5) can tear off and remain in vehicle.

3) Pinched butyl.

4) Bridge.

7) Rear window.

Fig 1: View Of Rubber Frame For Rear Window

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Installation:

There is no tear-off lip (5) in area (A) on left/right.

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.

Replacement of rubber frame with removed or new rear window:

Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (5).

2 Aluminum strip

3 Butyl

Fig 2: Cross Sectional View Of Rubber Frame

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