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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove EXTERIOR MIRROR ON FRONT DOOR
Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVE cover on window frame of front door

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

Remove sound insulation (1).

Fig 1: Removing Sound Insulation

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Detaching Rubber Window Seal

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Window Guide And Corners

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Installation note:

Ensure that the rubber window seal (2) is correctly mounted on the window frame (3) and the cover is correctly mounted on the window frame (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Window Frame And Sheet Metal Edge

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