51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

IMPORTANT: The "Instructions on fitting window guide seals" serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail, see 51 00... Notes on fitting window guide seals .

Lever out cover (1) at rear slightly.

Start at rear with removal of window cavity cover strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip And Cover

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Pull off window cavity cover strip (1) towards top.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (3).

Insert window cavity cover strip (1) below cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Moisten window cavity cover strip (1) prior to fitting with approved anti-friction agent, see 51 00... Notes on fitting window guide seals .

Start with installation at front.

Fig 3: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip

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