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

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Remove mirror on front door. See 51 16 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear-view mirror on left or right front door 

NOTE: Remove cover from door window frame completely.

Open complete door window glass completely.

Remove sound insulation (1).

Fig 1: Removing Sound Insulation
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Release rivet (1).

Remove complete rubber guide (2) from frontdoor (3).

Fig 2: Releasing Rivet And Complete Rubber Guide (2) From Frontdoor (3)
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Installation: 

Coat rubber guide (2) with water prior to installation.

Insert rubber guide at front/bottom in window guide channel.

Installation: 

Sound insulation (1) must be fitted and must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation (1)
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