51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (front), left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear window cavity cover strip, refer to 51 22 302 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHROME STRIP FOR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT

Partially detach rubber seal (1) and rubber guide (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Rubber Seal And Rubber Guide

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Trim

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Detach trim (2) towards front/top.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Fig 3: Replacing Faulty Plastic Nuts

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Installation:

Sound insulation (1) on window frame (2) must be fitted.

Fig 4: Installing Sound Insulation On Window Frame

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