51 32 390 Removing and installing/replacing frame trim on front left or right side window frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open side window.
REMOVE WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON OUTSIDE OF FRONT DOOR .

Lever out plastic rivet (3).

Lever seal (2) out of decorative strip (1).

Installation:

During installation, attach decorative strip (1) first at rear to door edge (4).

Decorative strip (1) must match trim (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Rivet, Seal, Decorative Strip, Door Edge And Trim

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Lever out seal (1) from inside.

Fig 2: Removing Seal From Inside

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Installation:

Following parts of decorative strip on window frame (4) must not be damaged or missing:

Plastic rivet
Rubber profile
Seal

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Rivet, Rubber Profile, Seal And Window Frame
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NOTE: Start pulling off the frame trim (1) at (A).

Detach decorative strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Decorative Strip

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1 and 2) on decorative strip (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Decorative Strip And Clips

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