51 37 265 Removing and installing/replacing inner window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION OF WINDOW GUIDES " serve as the basis for this repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Prior to removing the weather strip, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (3), make sure it is not bent.

Undo the lower section of side trim panel (1) above in the area of the B-pillar and pull inwards.

Release weather strip (3) from brackets (2) and pull off upwards beginning from the front.

Fig 1: Releasing Weather Strip From Brackets

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Installation note:

Coat weather strip (3) prior to fitting with APPROVED LUBRICANT .

Ensure weather strip (3) is fitted correctly.

Installation note:

Catch (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Catch

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