51 34 380 Remove and install/replace frame trim on window frame of rear door (outer) on left or right

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Necessary preliminary work:

IMPORTANT:

Do not scratch or damage visible surfaces.

Remove SEAL FOR DOOR GAP/ROOF FRAME
Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME

Pull out rubber window seal in the frame trim area on the window border (1) (graphic shows removed status).

Lever out frame trim on window border (1) from the front beginning with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Removing Frame Trim On Window Border With Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Carefully pull off frame trim (1) in outwards direction.

Fig 2: Removing Frame Trim

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Faulty Clamps

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Installation note:

Only for Saloon vehicle type:

Feed in the frame trim on the window border (1) at the rear correctly behind the window cavity cover strip.

Fig 4: Identifying Frame Trim On Window Border

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