51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear-view mirror on front door
Remove door window glass

Release clip (1).

Pull rubber guide (2) out of window guide rail.

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Window Guide Rail

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Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (2) with water before fitting.

Insert rubber guide (2) at front/bottom into window guide rail.

Remove rubber guide (1) in direction of arrow from front door.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Guide From Front Door

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Installation:

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

Fig 3: Checking Rubber Guide

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