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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window.
Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Security version:

Cover is designed as armor plating and bonded to DOOR WINDOW FRAME , replacement is not possible.

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 Screw On Hook

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Version without roller sun blind:

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

NOTE:

Do not tear off cover (1) in area (2).

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Installation:

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

2 All-round guide

3 Connection point

Fig 4: Identifying All-Round Guide (2) & Connection Point (3)

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