51 34 211 Remove and install/replace rubber window seal for rear left or right door window glass

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT REAR DOOR

IMPORTANT: The INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION OF RUBBER WINDOW SEALS serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Removal:

Partly release rubber window seal for door window glass (1).

Release screws (2) and carefully feed out the triangular trim (3) upwards and remove it.

Fig 1: Releasing Rubber Window Seal For Door Window Glass

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Remove rubber window seal (1) sideways from door window frame.

Pull out rubber window seal (1) from window guide rail and remove.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rubber Window Seal From Window Guide Rail

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Installation:

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

Mount rubber window seal (1) on door window frame.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rubber Window Seal From Window Guide Rail

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Feed in triangular trim (3) and tighten screws (2).

Carefully mount rubber window seal (1).

Fig 4: Releasing Rubber Window Seal For Door Window Glass

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Required reworking:

Install OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT REAR DOOR