Removing window frame trim of rear door

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to REMOVING REAR DOOR TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME AT THE REAR .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Release the rubber window seal (1) from the window frame trim.

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Remove the rubber window seal (1) from the window frame trim as shown.
Loosen screws (2).
Press window frame trim (3) lightly to the front and feed out upwards.

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