51 32 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim cover on front door window frame, left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open side window
Remove WEATHER STRIP
Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME

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

Unfasten screws (2).

Push cover (3) down slightly and unfeed rubber window seal (1) toward the top.

Then feed cover (3) upward out of the door.

Installation note:

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

Wet rubber window seal (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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Installation note:

Sealing (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Door Window Frame Sealing And Cover

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