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51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E91 only: 

IMPORTANT: Observe Procedure  for using special tool 00 9 324.
IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing window cavity cover strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

Lever out window cavity cover strip (1) with special tool 00 9 324 (starting at B-pillar).

Feed window cavity cover strip (1) at rear out of guide (2).

Installation: 

Coat window cavity cover strip (1) with water before fitting.

Window cavity cover strip (1) must be flush at front and rear with door edge.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Cavity Cover Strip And Guide
G04728368Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version with Chromeline: 

Installation: 

If chrome strip (2) has been pulled out of cover strip (3), both parts must be reassembled.

Feed guide (1) of chrome strip (2) into groove (3) of window cavity cover strip (4).

Replacement: 

Window cavity cover strip (4) and chrome strip (2) are replaced completely.

Fig 2: Identifying Groove, Chrome Strip Guide And Window Cavity Cover Strip
G04728335Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.