51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open side window
Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL

Version with roller sunblind:

Remove ROLLER SUNBLIND from fixed side window

Version with roller sunblind:

Press hook (1) down toward the inside using your thumb until the locking tab (2) becomes visible through the distortion.

In this position pull off hook (1) towards the outside.

Installation note:

Locking tab (2) and mounting T-piece on hook (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Pressing Door Window Frame Hook

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Version with roller sunblind:

Installation note:

Retaining clip (1) must not be bent or damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Window Frame Retaining Clip

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Pry off weather strip (1) towards the top.

Fig 3: Identifying Weather Strip

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Release cover (1) at clamp (2).

Unclip remaining cover (1) in direction of arrow, or pry it out and remove it.

NOTE: Do not tear off cover (1) in area (3).

Fig 4: Removing Door Window Cover

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Installation note:

Feed cover on window frame (2) neatly into the gap of the rubber window seal (1).

Fig 5: Locating Window Frame And Seal

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Installation note:

The following parts of cover (1) must not be missing or damaged:

2 Connection point
3 Clamps (mount on rear door if necessary)
4 Guides

Fig 6: Identifying Window Frame Clamps And Guide
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