51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open door window.
• Remove rear door trim panel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007)  or REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (UP TO 03/2007) 

Security version: 

Cover is designed as armour plating and bonded to door window frame, replacement is not possible.

Version with roller sun blind on rear door: 

If necessary, unclip cover (1) and release screw (2) underneath.

Remove hook (3) on cover (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Unclip Cover, Hook And Screw

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Replacement: 

If necessary, release screw (1) on hook (2).

Remove hook (2) in direction of arrow from cover (4).

Fig 2: Removing Hook Of Cover

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Version without roller sun blind: 

If necessary, lever out cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Locating Version Without Roller Sun Blind

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Installation: 

Following parts of cover (1) must not be damaged:

1. 2 All-round guide
2. 3 Connection point

Fig 4: Identifying All-Round Guide And Connection Point

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