51 34 426 Replacing the left or right window guide rail cover

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove outer WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP

Version without roller sunblind:

Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME

Version with roller sunblind:

Remove ROLLER SUN BLIND ON FIXED SIDE WINDOW

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

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide Out Of Trim

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IMPORTANT: Follow the INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDING SOUND INSULATION .

Open sound insulation (1) in area (A).

Release screw (2) behind the sound insulation (1).

Hold cover and undo screws (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Acoustic Insulation And Screws

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

Installation note:

Make sure rubber window seal (2) is correctly seated on cover (1).

Fig 3: Removing Trim

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Threads Of Trim

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