51 32 211 Removing and installing/replacing the front left or right rubber window seal (Cooper 2-door hatchback models, 2020-2023)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
• Removing the WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE FRONT DOOR ON THE INSIDE .

Removal: 

Slightly fold back the rubber window seal (1).

Remove screw (2).

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

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

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Installation: 

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

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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).

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

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Tighten screw (2).

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Mount the rubber window seal (1).

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Required reworking: 

• Install FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
• Install the WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR .