51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (front), left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open rear side window
Release cover on door window frame, see 51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame .

Detach rubber seal (1) and rubber guide (2) from trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Seal And Rubber Guide

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Release screws (1).

Carefully detach trim (2) towards front/top.

Installation:

Moisten rubber window seal prior to fitting with water.

Fitted foam pieces must not be damaged when trim (2) is pushed in.

Fig 2: Detaching Trim Towards Front/Top

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Make sure rubber window seal is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Faulty Plastic Nuts

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