51 32 390 Removing and installing/replacing decorative strip on front left or right door

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Open door window.
Remove mirror on front door.

Lever out plastic rivet (3).

Lever seal (2) out of decorative strip (1).

Installation:

During installation, attach decorative strip (1) first at rear to door edge (4).

Decorative strip (1) must match trim (5).

Fig 1: Locating Plastic Rivet In Decorative Strip

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Lever out seal (1) from inside.

Fig 2: Removing Door Window Seal

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NOTE: Start pulling off decorative strip (1) at front (A) and disconnect at rear (B).

Detach decorative strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Decorative Strip

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Detach seal (1) from decorative strip (2).

Fig 4: View Of Seal From Decorative Strip

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Installation:

Following parts of decorative strip on window frame (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Plastic rivet.
Rubber profile.
Seal.

Fig 5: Identifying Decorative Strip Components
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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1 and 2) on decorative strip (3).

Fig 6: Locating Decorative Strip Clips

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