51 34... Removing and installing/replacing trim for window guide of left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove outer WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP

Version without roller sun blind:

Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME

Version with roller sun blind:

Remove ROLLER SUN BLIND ON FIXED SIDE WINDOW

Pull rubber guide (1) out of trim (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide From Trim

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IMPORTANT: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDING ACOUSTIC INSULATION .

Detach acoustic insulation (1) in area (A).

Release screw (2) behind acoustic insulation (1).

Grip trim firmly and release screws (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Acoustic Insulation And Screw

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Push trim (1) downwards from rubber guide (2) and remove towards top.

Installation:

Make sure rubber guide (2) is correctly seated on trim (1).

Fig 3: Pushing Trim Downwards From Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Threads (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Threads

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