R55 Elements in left side-rear window?

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08-02-2014, 05:42 AM

StuSegal

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Elements in left side-rear window?

Just bought a 2014 Clubman.

I noticed that the large side window, on the left side, rear, has what looks like vertical "elements", similar to the defroster elements on the barn door windows. (The right side/rear window has none.)

Anyone know what these are? And why only on the left?

Thanks . . . Stu

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Originally Posted by StuSegal

Just bought a 2014 Clubman. I noticed that the large side window, on the left side, rear, has what looks like vertical "elements", similar to the defroster elements on the barn door windows. (The right side/rear window has none.) Anyone know what these are? And why only on the left? Thanks . . . Stu

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