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

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 Up Handle And Feed Out With Roller Sun Blind Through Frame

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Installation: 

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Roller Sun Blind On Guides

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Replacement: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Clip On Sun Roller Blind

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