51 34... Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame on left or right rear door (rear/outer)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Specification without roller sun blind:

Remove cover on door window frame, refer to 51 34 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME (REAR DOOR) AT INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT

Specification with roller sun blind:

Remove roller sun blind from fixed side window, refer to 51 16 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROLLER SUN BLIND AT FIXED SIDE WINDOW OF LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR

Pull rubber guide (1) out of trim (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Trim

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Grip trim firmly and release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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Push trim (1) downwards from rubber guide (2) and remove towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Threads (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Threads Of Trim

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