51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing window cavity cover 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 cover strip
Remove front door trim

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

Fig 1: Popping Cover Strip Out Of Front Door

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Installation : Molded section (1) and retaining elements (2) of window cavity cover strip (3) must not be damaged. Molded section (1) must be correctly fed into door. Moisten window cavity cover strip (3) prior to fitting with approved anti-friction agent.

Fig 2: Identifying Molded Section And Retaining Elements Of Window Cavity Cover Strip

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

Fig 3: Cavity Cover Strip On Door And Door Window Glass

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