Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove COVER ON INSIDE DOOR WINDOW FRAME
Release TRIM ON WINDOW GUIDE and slide downwards slightly, do not remove

E91 only:

Remove trim on window frame at rear

NOTE: Window cavity cover strip does not have to be removed.

Lever out rubber guide (1) on door window frame at front (2) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Removing Seal On Front Door Window Frame Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Pull rubber guide (1) out of window guide.

Detach rubber guide (1) in direction of arrow from door.

Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Guide Of Window Guide

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Installation:

Moisten rubber guide (2) prior to fitting with APPROVED ANTI-FRICTION AGENT .

Close door window glass (1) a little.

Push rubber guide (2) onto door window glass (1) and into window guide (3).

Fig 3: Pushing Rubber Guide On Door Window Glass And Window Guide

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