51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window (Convertible/Coupe)

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IMPORTANT: The " Instructions on fitting window guide seals " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear view mirror on front door.

Pop catch (1) of rubber guide (2) out of door. Pull rubber guide (2) out of window guide rail and remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Window Guide Rail

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Installation: Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged particularly at the corners and at catch (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Guide And Catch

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Installation: Moisten rubber guide (2) prior to fitting with approved anti-friction agent.

Installation sequence: Raise the door window. Feed rubber guide (2) from above into window guide rail and door window glass. Close door window glass and at same time slide rubber guide (2) downwards. Slide rubber guide (2) downwards fully until it is correctly seated on door. Feed catch (1) into door.

Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Window Guide Rail

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