51 34 160 Remove and install/replace cover on side window frame (rear door) at inside left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open side window
Remove rear DOOR TRIM PANEL
With roller sunblind optional equipment only:
Remove ROLLER SUNBLIND ON SIDE WINDOW

NOTE: Cover on window frame (1+2) is two-piece.

Not for roller sunblind optional equipment:

Unclip cover on window frame (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation note:

Clip cover on window frame (2) at top neatly to cover on window frame (1).

Pull out cover on window frame (1) downwards in direction of arrow first, then take it off completely.

Fig 1: Removing Cover On Window Frame

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Window Frame And Window Seal

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