51 34 211 Replacing rubber guide for rear left or right door window

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: The "Instructions on fitting window guide seals " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover on inside door window frame
Release trim on window guide and slide downwards slightly, do not remove
E91 only:
Remove trim on window frame at rear

NOTE: Window cavity cover strip does not have to be removed.

Lever out rubber guide (1) on door window frame at front (2) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Guide

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Pull rubber guide (1) out of window guide.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (2) prior to fitting with approved anti-friction agent.

Close door window glass (1) a little.

Push rubber guide (2) onto door window glass (1) and into window guide (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Guide, Door Window Glass And Window Guide

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