51 34 ... Removing and installing/replacing window guide rail of rear door, rear left or right: Notes

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Version with roller sun blind:

Remove roller sun blind on fixed door window. 51 16 400 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Sun Blind At Fixed Side Window Of Left Or Right Rear Door .

Version without roller sun blind only:

Remove cover (anti-trap protection) on door window frame. 51 34 160 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover (Anti-Trapping Protection) On Door Window Frame (Rear Door), Inside Left Or Right .

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw

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Version with roller sun blind:

Installation:

Holder (2) on door trim panel must not be damaged.

Release screws (1).

Version with roller sun blind:

Installation:

Remove holder (2) for roller sun blind.

Fig 2: Removing Holder For Roller Sun Blind

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Pull rubber guide (1) out of window guide rail (2).

Slide window guide rail (1) downwards until guide (3) is free and then pull out towards top.

Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Window Guide Rail

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