51 71 000 Removing and installing/replacing seal on front door, left or right

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Remove cover from inside of door window frame,

refer to 51 32 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER (ANTI-TRAPPING PROTECTION) ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME, LEFT OR RIGHT, INSIDE .

Remove door brake on door pillar,

refer to 51 21 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DOOR STOP ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

NOTE: Positioning of seal must be determined in three areas of front door with positioning aids to be stuck on. Positioning aids are supplied with new seals. Individual orders.

Clean adhesive areas on paint with adhesive cleaner.

Positioning aid "A1" for front left door (positioning aid "B1" for front right door)

Fig 1: Positioning Aid A1 For Front Left Door (Positioning Aid B1 For Front Right Door)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from base.

Positioning aid "A1" front door, left (door brake).
Positioning aid "B1" front door, right (door brake).

Align positioning aid with printed help markings (for bores and screw heads) and contact edge (2) on front door and press down.

Seal of front door must just cover positioning edge (1) when attached.

Positioning aid "A2" for front left door (positioning aid "B2" for front right door)

Fig 2: Positioning Aid A2 For Front Left Door (Positioning Aid B2 For Front Right Door)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from base.

Positioning aid "A2" front door, left (door brake).
Positioning aid "B2" front door, right (door brake).

Align positioning aid with printed help markings (for bores and screw heads) and contact edge (2) on front door and press down.

Seal of front door must just cover positioning edge (1) when attached.

Positioning aid "A3" for front left door (positioning aid "B3" for front right door)

Fig 3: Positioning Aid A3 For Front Left Door (Positioning Aid B3 For Front Right Door)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from base.

Positioning aid "A3" front door, left (door brake).
Positioning aid "B3" front door, right (door brake).

Align positioning aid with printed help markings (for bores and screw heads) and contact edge (2) on front door and press down.

Seal of front door must just cover positioning edge (1) when attached.

NOTE: In area A...B, seal on door is stuck on with profile rubber adhesive.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal Stuck Area A - B On Door

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Hand seal (1) with open lip facing inwards over door. Pull off positioning aid protection (liner) from seal in stages

CAUTION: Do not touch adhesive areas.

Stick on seal (1) as follows:

Position white or yellow seal marking on door window frame at top rear.
Gently press down seal without stretching approx. 1.5mm next to door seam and positioning edges up to above mentioned area A...B.
Check positioning of seal, correct if necessary. (Dip max 3cm)

Fig 5: Identifying Seal Marking On Door Window Frame At Top Rear
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NOTE: After gentle pressing, the seal can be detached to three times. Do not dirty adhesive area.

Press down seal vertically to adhesive area up to above- mentioned area A...B.

CAUTION: It is not the time spent pressing, but rather the pressure head (approx. 10...15 N/cm² ) that is decisive. Separation of seal after pressing destroys the layer.

Detach remaining protective film (liner) from seal.

In area A...B, apply a thin and even coat of profile rubber adhesive (sourcing reference: BMW Service) to adhesive area on front door and seal.

Width of adhesive area approx. 8 mm

Distance of adhesive area to:

Fig 6: Identifying Seal Stuck Area A - B On Door

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Door seam approx. 1.5 mm
Edges of positioning aids approx. 1.5 mm

Air drying time approx. 10...15 minutes

Lay seal (1) without stretching as follows and vertically press down hard to adhesive area:

Next to door seam approx. 1.5 mm
If necessary, edges of positioning aids just covering

Fig 7: Laying Seal Without Stretching
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CAUTION: It is not the time spent pressing, but rather the pressure head (approx. 10...15 N/cm² ) that is decisive. Separation of seal after pressing destroys the adhesive layer. Profile rubber adhesive must be reapplied.

CAUTION: Keep adhesive cleaner away from adhesive area of seal.

NOTE: Scrape off visible profile rubber adhesive with special tool 00 9 322 (plastic wedge). If necessary, use adhesive cleaner.

Remove positioning aids and assemble front door.