51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity weather strip on inner front door

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IMPORTANT: The "Instructions On Fitting Window Guides" serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove outer window cavity weather Strip
Remove Front Door Trim Panel

Pop cover strip (1) in direction of arrow out of front door.

Fig 1: Front Door Window Cavity Weather Strip And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Molded section (1) and retaining elements (2) of window cavity weather strip (3) must not be damaged.

Molded section (1) must be correctly fed into door.

Moisten window cavity weather strip (3) prior to fitting with Approved Anti-Friction Agent.

Fig 2: Molded Section, Retaining Elements And Window Cavity Weather Strip

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Installation:

Make sure cover strip (1) is installed in correct position on door (2) and door window glass (3).

Fig 3: Window Cavity Weather Strip, Door Window Glass And Cover Strip Position

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