Side window, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove rear window regulator → Rear window regulator, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Side Window Remove/Install Components

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Mark position of side window - 3 - to window regulator - 7 -.

Remove nuts - 8 -.
Remove side window - 3 - together with angle bracket - 1 - , spacers - 2 - and washers - 6 -.

Installing

Fig 2: Spacer Installation Location

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Place spacer - 2 - as shown on angle bracket pins - 1 - and insert pre-assembled side window - 3 - in window regulator - 4 -.
Press window - 5 - onto pins from rear side and tighten nut.

Fig 3: Coating New Side Window Seal With Lubricant & Inserting Upper Seal In Retaining Strip

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Coat new side window seal - 2 - with lubricant (e.g. soap solution).
Insert upper seal in retaining strip - 1 - and pull it down.

Seal must be flush with retaining strip at top.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torques → Side windows - assembly overview .