51 36 047 Replacing cover at rear left or right side window

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: The Instructions on component cementing with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Remove trim:

Release door seal (1) in area of side window (2).

Heat trim (3) with hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 317 from bumper (2).

Fig 1: Door Seal, Side Window And Trim

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Fitting trim:

Pretreat adhesive area of cleaned side window with Sika Cleaner 205.

IMPORTANT: Treat only adhesive area of side window with Sika Cleaner 205.

If Sika Cleaner 205 is applied to the visible area of the side window, this will create a gleaming lining which suggests a separation of the ceramic layer.

Fit door seal, close door and door window glass.

Pull liner* off trim (1).

Position trim (1) on PVC spray-coating (3) of side window (2) at bottom and align.

Align trim (1) in accordance with measurement (A) parallel to door window glass (4) and stick on.

A = 6.5 ± 1 mm

Press down trim (1) with firm thumb pressure over entire adhesive area.

*Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Trim, PVC Spray-Coating, Door Window Glass, Measurement Area And Side Window

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