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

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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 Rear-View Mirror on front door

Pop catch (1) of rubber guide (2) out of door.

Pull rubber guide (2) out of window guide rail and remove.

Fig 1: Catch, Rubber Guide And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged particularly at the corners and at catch (2).

Fig 2: Rubber Guide And Catch

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Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (2) with water before fitting with Approved Anti-Friction Agent .

Installation sequence:

Raise the door window.

Feed rubber guide (2) from above into window guide rail and door window glass.

Close door window glass and at same time slide rubber guide (2) downwards.

Slide rubber guide (2) downwards fully until it is correctly seated on door.

Feed catch (1) into door.

Fig 3: Catch, Rubber Guide And Removal Direction

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