51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel, see 51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel

Release expansion rivets (1).

Fig 1: Expansion Rivets

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Unclip cover (1) on front door

inwards from retainer (2),
lever out and remove

IMPORTANT: Cover (1) must not be kinked (risk of damage).

Fig 2: Cover And Retainer

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Installation:

Following parts of cover (3) must not be damaged or missing:

Retainer
Sound insulation

Fig 3: Sound Insulation, Retainer And Cover

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