51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing sun protection on fond door window glass left and right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DOOR TRIM PANEL

NOTE: Shown with door removed for purposes of clarity.

Trim panel overview:

Remove outer (1) and inner (2) trim panel. Refer to the following steps.

Fig 1: Identifying Outer And Inner Trim Panel

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Unclip inner trim panel (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Trim Panel

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Unclip outer trim panel (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Trim Panel

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 17AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Panel Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 20AZ .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 19AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Door Window Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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First remove trim panel (1) on top (2).

Unhook trim panel (1), pulling it up at an angle (see arrow).

Installation note:

Hook (arrow) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 7: Removing Trim Panel

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 51 16 18AZ .

Unlatch roller sun blind in marked area and remove.

Fig 8: Locating Screws

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Installation note:

Catches of roller sun blind (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 9: Identifying Roller Sun Blind

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