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 front door (3).

Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Complete Rubber Guide From Front Door

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Installing Sound Insulation

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