51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open side window completely.
• Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME 
• Remove EXTERIOR MIRROR ON FRONT DOOR 

Pull rubber window seal (1) out of rear window guide.

Unfasten screws (2).

Push cover (3) downwards slightly and feed out rubber window seal (1) towards the top.

Installation note: 

if necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts for screws (2).

Moisten rubber guide (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED LUBRICANT .

Make sure rubber window seal (1) is correctly seated on cover (3).

Fig 1: Rubber Window Seal And Cover

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Detach rubber window seal (1) in direction of arrow from front door (2).

Installation note: 

Moisten rubber guide (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED LUBRICANT .

Make sure rubber guide (1) is correctly seated on door window glass.

Fig 2: Detaching Rubber Guide From Front Door

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Installation note: 

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

Fig 3: Window Rubber Guide

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Installation note: 

Ensure that the rubber window seal (2) is correctly mounted on the window frame (3) and the cover is correctly mounted on the window frame (1).

Fig 4: Window Frame

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Installation note: 

In the area of the inside mirror, ensure that the rubber window seal (1) is correctly mounted on the door (2).

Fig 5: Rubber Window Seal

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