Removing Side Window

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Fig 1: Identifying Side Window

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Folding down roof lining
Information

Make sure that the roof cover does not buckle.
1. 1.1. Carefully fold down roof lining -1- in the rear, side area (-arrow A- ).
  
  Fig 2: Folding Down Roof Lining
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Removing side window
1. 2.1. Unscrew and remove fastening nuts -2- on the side-window opening (-arrow B- ).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Side Window
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2. 2.2. Push side window -3- outward in the lower area -arrows C- and swivel it forward (-arrow D- ).
  
  Fig 4: Pushing Side Window Outward
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3. 2.3. Disengage connecting piece -6- of the side window trim strip -4- to the roof trim strip -5- . To do this, first pull the side window down slightly -arrow E- and then swivel it to the rear (-arrow F- ).
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Connecting Piece Of Side Window Trim Strip To Roof Trim Strip
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  Fig 6: Identifying Connecting Piece Of Side Window Trim Strip
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4. 2.4. Remove side window -3- to the outside.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Side Window To Outside
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Checking clips
1. 3.1. Check fastening clips on the C-pillar -7- for damage; if necessary, replace them.
  
  Fig 8: Checking Fastening Clips On C-Pillar
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Check seals - only if the side window is to be re-installed