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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Follow Repair Instructions for bonded seals.
Remove Cover On Inside Door Window Frame
Release Door Retainer From Door Pillar

NOTE: The positioning of the seal must be established in six areas of the rear door with positioning aids to be stuck on.

Positioning aids are included with new seals.

E90 only - Position of seal (3) on rear door:

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Seal On Rear Door - E90

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Area (A) at distance (D) to door rabbet.

Area (B) at line (1) of positioning aids (2) to be stuck on (see following work steps).

Area (C) at distance (E) to door inner panel. Bond straight between positioning aid "C1"/"C4" / "D1"/"D4".

Clean bonding surfaces on paint with adhesive cleaner.

D= 2.8 mm

E = 55 ... 70 mm

E91 only - Position of seal (3) on rear door:

Fig 2: Identifying Position Of Seal On Rear Door - E91