Replacing cover at rear left or right side window (2016-2022)

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: The NOTES ON COMPONENT BONDING WITH DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

NOTE: CORRECTLY ADJUSTED FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS is essential to ensuring correct installation.

Remove trim:

Undo door seal (1) in the area of the side window (2).

Heat cover (3) using a hot air blower and remove from side window (2) using special tool 00 9 325.

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Install cover:

Clean adhesive area on side window.

Fit door seal.

Pull liner^* off cover (1).

Attach cover (1) above at PVC coating (2) in accordance with dimensions (A) and (B).

A = 7 ±1 mm

B = 0.5 ± 0.5 mm

Attach cover (1) below at PVC coating (3) in accordance with dimension (C).

C = 7 ±1 mm

Apply thumb pressure force over entire bonding surface of cover (1).

^* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

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