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51 33 000 Removing and installing electric window regulator in left or right front door

Disconnect negative battery lead, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY . Removing and installing airbag in left or right front door,

. Remove window in front door, refer to 51 32 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW .

Pull Bowden cable (1) backwards, detach from door handle and remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Bowden Cable Backwards And Removing
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Remove connector (1). Unfasten screws (2) and remove loudspeaker box (3).

Fig 2: Removing Loudspeaker Box
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Remove connector from window regulator drive unit. Pull off guide (1).

Fig 3: Removing Guide From Drive Unit
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Unfasten screws (only loosen lower 3 screws) and remove complete cable on window regulator.

Installation: 

Install window regulator in locating bracket and install all screws loose.

Fig 4: Installing Window Regulator
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Tighten down screws (1) and (2).

Tightening torque, (8 N.m).

Installation: 

Installing door window in clamps of window regulator and adjusting door window, refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW .

Fig 5: Installing Door Window In Clamps Of Window Regulator
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Installation: 

Lower door window down to stop.

Tighten down screws (3) and (4).

Tightening torque, (8 N.m).

Fig 6: Lowering Door Window Down To Stop
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Installation: 

Close door window firmly.

Tighten down screws (5) and (6). Tightening torque, (8 N.m).

Fig 7: Identifying Closed Window
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