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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open door window.
• Detach cover on door window frame in B-pillar area, see 51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame .

  E53 only: 

• Remove outer window cavity cover strip, see 51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door .

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

Release screws (2).

Lever out trim (3) in outward direction and feed out towards rear.

Installation: 

Moisten rubber window seal (1) with water before fitting.

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

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Installation: 

E53 only: 

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) on trim (2).