51 32 211 Removing and installing/replacing the front left or right rubber window seal

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS
Remove the WEATHER STRIP ON THE FRONT DOOR ON THE INSIDE

IMPORTANT: The NOTES on installation of rubber window seals serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Removal:

Slightly fold back the rubber window seal (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Rubber Window Seal And Screw

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Feed out corner trim (1) upwards out of guide (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Corner Trim And Guide

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Pull out the rubber window seal (1) from the window guide rail (2).

Fig 3: Rubber Window Seal And Window Guide Rail

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Installation:

The rubber window seal (1) must not be damaged at corners (2).

Fig 4: Checking Rubber Window Seal For Damage

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Coat the rubber window seal (1) with APPROVED LUBRICANT prior to installation.

Insert the rubber window seal (1) into the window guide rail (2).

Fig 5: Rubber Window Seal And Window Guide Rail

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Feed in corner trim (1) into guide (2).

Fig 6: Corner Trim And Guide

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Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 3AZ .

Mount the rubber window seal (1).

Fig 7: Rubber Window Seal And Screw

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