51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on side window of left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL

Carefully release catches (1) and remove roller sun blind (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure catches (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Roller Sun Blind

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Fold up handle (1) and feed out with roller sun blind (2) through frame (3).

Fig 2: Folding Handle

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Roller sun blind must be correctly inserted in guides (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Guides

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Replacement up to build date 06/2005

NOTE: Because there are visual differences between the old and new build dates, it is necessary to replaced the left and right roller sun blinds.

When installing roller sun blind in door trim panel (build date up to 06/2005), disconnect blocking finger (1) from roller sun blind (2) and door trim panel (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Blocking Finger, Roller Sun Blind And Door Trim Panel

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Replacement

Remove clip (2) before fitting sun roller blind (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Sun Roller Blind And Clip

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