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

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Only with roller sunblind optional equipment: 

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

In this position, push the hook (1) outward and set down.

Installation note: 

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

Fig 1: Removing Window Hook
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Only with roller sunblind optional equipment: 

Installation note: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Window Clip
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Unclamp cover (1) at the bottom front and rear.

Lever out cover (1) in area of fixed side window using special tool 00 9 317 .

Lever out remaining cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

NOTE: Do not damage cover (1) in area (2).
Fig 3: Removing 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 4: Locating Window Frame Cover Seal
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