51 71... Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear side window water drain

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Undo seal plug (1).

Loosen latch mechanisms and press through the water drain (2) towards the inside.

Fig 1: Identifying Water Drain Seal Plug

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Unclip and remove water drain (1) from side panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Panel Water Drain

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Installation:

Insert water drain (1) and clip into side panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Panel Water Drain

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IMPORTANT: Water ingress!
Insert water drain (1) in floor panel and make sure the latch mechanism engages correctly.

Fig 4: Locating Water Drain

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Tighten seal plug (1).

Make sure latch mechanisms are correctly positioned on the water drain (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Water Drain Seal Plug

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Required follow-up work: