51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on side window of left or right rear door (long version or from 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL

Release screws (1).

Slide roller sun blind (2) approx. 25 mm in direction of arrow and thus detach from guides (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Roller Sun Blind

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Installation:

Lugs (1) on roller sun blind (2) and guides (3) on door trim panel (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Lugs On Roller Sun Blind And Guides On Door Trim Panel

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