51 34 211 Replace rubber window seal for rear left or right side window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER ON INSIDE OF DOOR WINDOW FRAME

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON FITTING WINDOW GUIDE SEALS " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Feed out rubber guide (1) at bottom and out of side window guides.

Fig 1: Removing Window Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Moisten rubber window seal(2) for side installation WITH APPROVED LUBRICANT .

If necessary, retract door window glass (1) approx. 50 mm into rubber guide.

Open door window glass and at same time slide rubber guide downwards into window guide (3).

Rubber guide must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Pushing Rubber Guide On Door Window Glass And Window Guide

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