Replace the rubber window seal for the front left or right door window glass (X5 M)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the EXTERIOR MIRROR FROM THE FRONT DOOR .
• Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the TRIM FROM THE WINDOW FRAME OF THE FRONT DOOR .

For Chrome Line Exterior trim and Shadow Line Exterior trim equipment only: 

• Remove the FRAME TRIM FROM THE FRONT WINDOW FRAME .
  IMPORTANT: The INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION OF RUBBER WINDOW SEALS  serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

  Remove sound insulation (1).

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  Detach the rubber window seal (1) in direction of arrow from front door (2).

  Installation note: 

  Moisten the rubber window seal (2) with water before fitting.

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  Installation note: 

  Rubber window seal (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

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  Installation note: 

  Ensure correct fit of rubber window seal (2) on the window frame (3) and trim on the window frame (1).

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