Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open side window
Remove rear door TRIM PANEL .

Version with roller sunblind:

Remove the fixed side window ROLLER SUNBLIND

Version with roller sunblind:

Carefully press hook (1) down and inwards using your thumb until the latch mechanism (2) becomes visible as a result of the distortion.

In this position, pull off hook (1) towards the outside.

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Version with roller sunblind:

Installation note:

Retaining clip (1) must not be bent or damaged.

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Pry off weather strip (1) towards the top.

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Release cover (1) at the clamp (2).

Unclip or lever out remaining cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

NOTE: Do not tear off cover (1) in area (3).

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Installation note:

Feed cover on window frame (2) correctly into the gap of the rubber window seal (1).

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Installation note:

The following parts of cover (1) must not be missing or damaged:

(2) Connection point

(3) Clamps (mount on door if necessary)

(4) Guides

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