51 71 200 Removing and installing/replacing seal on rear door, left or right

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Remove cover from inside of door window frame,

refer to 51 34 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER (TRAPPING PROTECTION) ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME (REAR DOOR), INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove door brake on door pillar,

refer to 51 22 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR STOP ON REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR .

NOTE: Positioning of seal must be determined in three areas of rear 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 "C1" for rear left door (positioning aid "D1" for rear right door)

Fig 1: Positioning Aid C1 For Rear Left Door (Positioning Aid D1 For Rear Right Door)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from base.

Positioning aid "C1" rear door, left (door brake).
Positioning aid "D1" rear door, right (door brake).

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

Seal of rear door should just cover positioning edge (1) when attached.

Positioning aid "C2" for rear left door (positioning aid "D2" for rear right door)

Fig 2: Positioning Aid C2 For Rear Left Door (Positioning Aid D2 For Rear Right Door)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from base.

Positioning aid "C2" rear door, left (door brake).
Positioning aid "D2" rear door, right (door brake).

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

Seal of rear door should just cover positioning edge (1) when attached.

Positioning aid "C3" for rear left door (positioning aid "D3" for rear right door)

Fig 3: Positioning Aid C3 For Rear Left Door (Positioning Aid D3 For Rear Right Door)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from base.

Positioning aid "C3" rear door, left (door brake).
Positioning aid "D3" rear door, right (door brake).

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

Seal of rear door should just cover positioning edge (1) when attached.

NOTE: In area A...B, seal on door is stuck on with profile rubber adhesive (sourcing reference: BMW Service).

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

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Hang seal (1) with open lip facing inwards over door and 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 making on door window frame at top front.
Gently press down seal without stretching approx. 1.5mm next to door seam and positioning edges up to mentioned area A...B.
Check positioning of seal, correct if necessary. (Dip max 3o cm)

Fig 5: Identifying Marking On Door Window Frame At Top Front
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NOTE: After gentle pressing, the seal can be detached again up to 3 times. Do not dirty adhesive area.
Press down seal vertically to adhesive area up 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 adhesive layer.

Detach remaining protective film (liner) from seal.

In area A...B, apply a thin and even coat of profile rubber adhesive to adhesive area on rear door and seal.

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Area A - B

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Width of adhesive area approx. 8 mm

Distance of adhesive area to:

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 rear door.