51 36 047 Replacing cover at rear left or right side window

Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: The INSTRUCTIONS on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Remove trim:

Undo door seal (1) in the area of the side window (2).

Heat cover (3) using a hot air blower and remove from side window (2) using special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Identifying Side Window Door Seal

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Install cover:

Pre-treat adhesive area of cleaned side window with Sika-Aktivator 205 applicator.

IMPORTANT: Only treat adhesive area of side window with Sika-Aktivator 205 applicator.
If Sika Aktivator 205 is applied to the visible area of the side window, a shiny film forms which suggests a dissolution of the ceramic layer.

Pull liner* off cover (1).

Attach cover (1) below at PVC coating (2) in accordance with dimension (A).

A = 0.5 ± 0.5 mm

Attach cover (1) above at PVC coating (3) in accordance with dimension (B).

B = 3.5 ± 0.5 mm

Apply thumb pressure force over entire bonding surface of cover (1).

* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Identifying PVC Coating Cover Dimension

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