51 36 047 Replacing cover at rear left or right side window

Special tools required:

00 9 325

IMPORTANT: The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

NOTE: CORRECTLY ADJUSTED FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS is essential to ensuring correct installation.

Remove trim:

Undo door seal (1) in the area of the side window (2).

Heat cover (3) using a hot air blower and remove from side window (2) using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Side Window Cover And Door Seal

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Install cover:

Clean adhesive area on side window.

Fit door seal.

Pull liner* off cover (1).

Attach cover (1) above at PVC coating (2) in accordance with dimensions (A) and (B).

7 ± 1 mm
1 ± 0.5 mm
Attach cover (1) below at PVC coating (3) in accordance with dimension (C).
7 ± 1 mm

Apply thumb pressure force over entire bonding surface of cover (1).

*Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Side Window PVC Coating Dimensions

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