51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove front SIDE WINDOW
Remove cover on window frame

IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF RUBBER WINDOW SEAL are fundamental to this REP and must absolutely be complied with.

Pull rubber guide (1) completely out of front door.

Installation note:

Moisten rubber guide (1) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

Insert rubber guide at front/bottom into window guide rail.

Fig 1: Pulling Window Rubber Guide

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Window Rubber Guide And Corners

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