51 32 211 Replacing front left or right rubber guide for left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove MIRROR
Remove TRIM ON WINDOW FRAME of front door

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON FITTING WINDOW GUIDE SEALS " serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Remove sound insulation (1).

Fig 1: Removing Sound Insulation

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Detach rubber guide (1) in direction of arrow from front door (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Detaching Rubber Guide From Front Door

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Installation:

Rubber guide (1) must not be damaged in corners (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Guide And Corners

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