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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove WEATHER STRIP
Remove DOOR TRIM PANEL

Repair work shown on the R60 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

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: Identifying 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: Locating 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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