51 34 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for window guide of left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove outer window cavity cover strip
Version without roller sun blind:
Remove cover on door window frame
Version with roller sun blind:
Remove roller sun blind on fixed side window

Pull rubber guide (1) out of trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Guide And Trim

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for bonding acoustic insulation .

Detach acoustic insulation (1) in area (A).

Release screw (2) behind acoustic insulation (1).

Grip trim firmly and release screws (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Acoustic Insulation And Screws

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Push trim (1) downwards from rubber guide (2) and remove towards top.

Installation:

Make sure rubber guide (2) is correctly seated on trim (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Trim And Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Threads (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Threads And Trim

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