51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing cover (trapping protection) on door window frame (rear door), inside left or right

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Remove and install cover on fixed door window of inside rear door,

refer to 51 34... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON FIXED DOOR WINDOW OF REAR DOOR, INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT

Lever rivet (1) out of cover (2).

Fig 1: Levering Rivet Out Of Cover

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Disconnect connector (1).

Lever out cover (2) first at rear (A), then at top (B) and then at front (C) and remove.

Installation

Check function.

Fig 2: Levering Out Cover First At Rear

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