51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity weather strip on outside of left or right front door

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 324

IMPORTANT: Observe Procedure for using special tool 00 9 324 .

The "Instructions on fitting window guides" serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

If reusing the existing window cavity weather strip (1), make sure it is not bent.

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

Fig 1: Window Cavity Weather Strip And Removal Direction

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Pull window cavity weather strip (1) out of door mirror (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Moisten window cavity weather strip (1) prior to fitting with Approved Anti-Friction Agent.

Fig 2: Window Cavity Weather Strip, Door Mirror And Removal Direction

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E92/E93 only:

Installation:

Notch (1) on window cavity weather strip (2) must be correctly located in guide (3) of cover strip (4).

window cavity weather strip (2) must be flush at rear to door edge (5).

If cover strip (4) is not correctly fitted, window cavity weather strip (2) cannot be fitted flush with door edge (5).

If necessary, align cover strip (4).

Fig 3: Window Cavity Weather Strip, Notch, Cover Strip, Guide And Door Edge

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