51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Open door window.
• Remove rear door trim panel. Refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Version with roller sun blind on rear door: 

If necessary, unclip cover (1) and release screw (2) underneath. Remove hook (3) on cover (4).

Fig 1: Removing Hook On Cover

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Replacement: 

If necessary, release screw (1) on hook (2).

Remove hook (2) in direction of arrow from cover (4).

Fig 2: Removing Hook Retaining Screw

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Version without roller sun blind: 

If necessary, lever out cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Installation: 

Following parts of cover (1) must not be damaged:

1. All-round guide.
2. Connection point.
   Fig 4: Identifying Connection Point And All-Round Guide

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