51 32 420 Removing and installing/replacing finisher on front door window frame, left or right

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Remove window cavity cover strip on outside of front door. See 51 21 300 Removing And Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip On Outside Of Front Door .

Partially lever out cover (anti-trap protection) on door window frame at rear. 51 32 160 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover (Anti-Trapping Protection) On Door Window Frame, Left Or Right .

Open door window.

Partially detach rubber window seal (1) at rear.

Installation:

For installation, coat window rubber guide (1) with turpentine substitute (sourcing reference: BMW Parts).

Release screws (2).

Lever out finisher (3) and detach towards rear.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty plastic nuts (1).

Fig 2: Inspecting Plastic Nuts

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) on finisher (2).

Fig 3: Inspecting Faulty Clip On Finisher

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