51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover front left or right door window frame

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open door window.
• Remove rear door trim panel, see 51 42 000 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right door trim panel .

If necessary, pull off hooks (1) in outward direction.

Release cover (2) at retainers (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Retainers With Hooks

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Unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow, lever out and remove.

Installation: 

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on seal (2).

Fig 2: Uncoupling Cover

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