51 34 211 Replace rubber window seal for rear left or right side window

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove COVER ON INSIDE OF DOOR WINDOW FRAME
Remove INNER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON FITTING WINDOW GUIDE SEALS " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Pull rubber guide (1) at side out of window guides.

Feed rubber guide (1) at top out of window frame.

Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (1) for side fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

If necessary, retract door window glass approx. 50 mm into rubber guide (1).

Open door window glass and at same time slide rubber guide (1) downwards.

Fig 1: Sliding Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Seal (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Guide Seal

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