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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Cover (2) must not be kinked.

If necessary, feed out cable (1) and disconnect plug connection.

Lever cover (2) out of retainers (3).

Unclip cover (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Levering Cover Out Of Retainers

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Installation:

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

Retainer (not on E87)
Sound insulation