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

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Remove window cavity cover strip on outside of front door, refer to 51 21 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON OUTSIDE OF FRONT DOOR .

Remove sound insulation on front door, refer to 51 48 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove cover (anti-trap protection) on inside of door window frame, refer to 51 32 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER (ANTI-TRAPPING PROTECTION) ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME, LEFT OR RIGHT, INSIDE .

Open complete door window glass.

Pull rubber guide (1) completely out of front door.

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Guide Completely Out Of Front Door

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Installation:

For installation, coat window cavity seal (1) with turpentine substitute.

Insert rubber guide at front/bottom into window guide rail.

Fig 2: Installing Rubber Guide

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Installation:

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