51 16... Removing And Installing/Replacing Guide Rail For Roller Sun Blind Of Left Or Right Rear Door

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front chest strip (chrome strip) on rear door. Refer to 51 42 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHEST STRIP (CHROME STRIP) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR (WITH ROLLER SUN BLIND) .
Disengage roller sun blind. Refer to 51 16... DISENGAGING AND ENGAGING ROLLER SUN BLIND ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Locating Roller Sun Blind Retaining Screws

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Carefully release catch (1).

Lever out guide rail (2) at top (A) and pull out in direction of arrow (B).

Installation:

Make sure guide rail (2) engages correctly in catch (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Release Catch

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty spacer (1).

Fig 3: View Of Spacer

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IMPORTANT: Guide rail (2) must not be damaged at the bottom otherwise the carriage will break.

Fig 4: Locating Guide Rail

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Installation:

Insert guide rail correctly in brush cable (1) and guide (2).

Fig 5: Inserting Guide Rail In Brush Cable And Guide

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Installation Sequence:

Install guide rail.
Engage roller sun blind. Refer to 51 16... DISENGAGING AND ENGAGING ROLLER SUN BLIND ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .
Fit front chest strip (chrome strip). Refer to 51 42 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHEST STRIP (CHROME STRIP) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR (WITH ROLLER SUN BLIND) .