51 32 420 Removing and installing/replacing finisher on front door window frame, left or right

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove window cavity cover strip on outside of front door. Refer to 51 21 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING WINDOW RECESS COVER STRIP ON OUTSIDE OF LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

  Partially detach rubber window seal (1) at rear.

  Fig 1: Removing Rubber Window Seal

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Release screws (1).

Remove finisher (2) and press approx. 3 mm towards rear.

Fig 2: Locating Finisher Retaining Screws

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Remove finisher (1) towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Finisher

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Installation: 

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

Fig 4: View Of Trim Components

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Installation: 

Check finisher (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Finisher

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