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

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Version With Roller Sun Blind:

Remove roller sun blind on fixed door window, refer to 51 16 405 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BLIND AT SIDE WINDOW OF LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

Version Without Roller Sun Blind Only:

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

Release screw (1).

Version With Roller Sun Blind:

Installation:

Holder (2) on door trim panel must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Releasing Lower Window Guide Rail Screw

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Upper Window Guide Rail Screw

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Version With Roller Sun Blind:

Installation:

Remove holder (2) for roller sun blind.

Pull rubber guide (1) out of window guide rail (2).

Slide window guide rail (1) downwards until guide (3) is free and then pull out towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Window Guide Rail

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Installation:

Threads (1) and guide (2) of window guide rail (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Use Care Not To Damage Window Guide Rail During Removal/Installation

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