51 34... Removing and installing/replacing cover on fixed door window of rear door, inside left or right

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Remove rear door trim,

refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Remove window cavity trim from inside of rear door,

refer to 51 22 330 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON INSIDE REAR DOOR .

Open rear door window.

Lever out cover (1) at bottom/rear with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Levering Out Cover At Bottom/Rear With Special Tool

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Installation

First position cover (1) on side (A), press upwards (B) against cover (2) on door window frame and then snap into place at rear (C).

Fig 2: Identifying First Position Of Cover On Side

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