51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Cover (2) must not be kinked.

If necessary, feed out cable (1) and disconnect plug connection.

Lever cover (2) out of retainers (3).

Unclip cover (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Retainers

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Installation:

Following parts of cover (3) must not be damaged or missing:

Retainer (not on E87)
Sound insulation

Replacement:

If necessary, remove speaker.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer And Sound Insulation

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