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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expanding rivet (1) from window frame cover (2).

Clip out window frame cover (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Window Frame Cover Expanding Rivet And Clip

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Installation note:

Hooks (2) and retaining clips (3) of window frame cover (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Window Frame Cover, Hooks And Retaining Clips

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Installation note:

Feed window frame cover correctly into groove (2) of rubber window seal (1).

Fig 3: Locating Rubber Window Seal And Groove

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Release screws (2) of rubber window seal (1).

Tightening torque 51 33 4AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Window Seal And Screws

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Feed out rubber window seal (1) beginning at the front.

Installation note:

To facilitate installation, moisten rubber window seal (1) slightly with water.

Fig 5: Installing Rubber Window Seal

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Installation note:

Feed in rubber window seal (1) correctly at the angle of the window frame.

Fig 6: Installing Rubber Window Seal

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Installation note:

Sealing (2) on rubber window seal (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 7: Identifying Sealing On Rubber Window Seal

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Installation note:

Sealing (2) on window frame (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 8: Identifying Sealing On Window Frame

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