51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on side window of left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear door trim panel, see 51 42 000 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right door trim panel .

Release 4 bolts (1).

E71:

only 3 screws present.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Release catches (1 and 2) and pull off roller sun blind (3) towards bottom.

E71:

only 6 catches present.
only 5 catches present.

Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Roller Sun Blind

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Fold up handle (1) and feed out with roller sun blind (2) through frame (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Handle, Roller Sun Blind And Frame

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