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

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IMPORTANT: Notes on INSTALLING WINDOW GUIDES are the basis of this repair instruction.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Pull window cavity cover strip (1) in direction of arrow off front door.

Fig 1: Pulling Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Molded section (1) and retaining elements (2) of window cavity cover strip (3) must not be damaged.

Molded section (1) must be correctly fed into door.

Moisten window cavity cover strip (3) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

Fig 2: Identifying Molded Section And Retaining Elements Of Window Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation:

Make sure window cavity cover strip (1) is installed in correct position on door (2) and door window glass (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip On Door And Door Window Glass

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