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51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

Open rear door window completely.

Disconnect battery negative lead.

Remove and install window cavity trim on outside of rear door,

refer to 51 22 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP ON REAR DOOR ON LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove sound insulation on rear door,

refer to 51 48... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR, LEFT OR RIGHT 

Remove and install cover on fixed door window of inside rear door,

refer to 51 34... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON FIXED DOOR WINDOW OF REAR DOOR, INSIDE LEFT OR RIGHT 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws
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Detach rubber guide (1) and remove trim (2) upwards.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Guide And Remove Trim Upwards
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Release screw (1) and lift door window (2) upwards.

Installation 

  1. Fit screw (1) with washer.
Fig 3: Fitting Screw With Washer
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Remove window glass by pulling upward at an angle.

Fig 4: Removing Window Glass
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