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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Open side window.
Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

If necessary, pull off hooks (1) in outward direction.

Release cover (2) at retainers (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Window Frame Cover, Hooks And Retainers

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Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow, lever out and remove.

Installation:

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on seal (2).

Fig 2: Removing Door Window Frame Cover

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