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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Mirror
Remove Trim On Window Frame of front door

Remove Sound Insulation (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Sound Insulation

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Detach rubber guide (1) in direction of arrow from front door (2).

Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (2) with water before fitting.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Guide And Front Door

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Installation:

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Guide And Corners

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