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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 .

Adjust front door window, refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT (PROTECTION) 

Version with side airbag in front door:

Removing and installing airbag module on left or right front door, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Disconnect door handle and remove.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Door Handle
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Press down connector fastener, slide lever downwards and remove connector (1) (loudspeaker).

Unfasten screws and remove loudspeaker box (2).

Fig 2: Removing Loudspeaker Box
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Unlock connector (1) and remove. Unfasten screws (3) and remove control unit (4).

Cut through cable connector and remove cable holder (2) (expanding rivets).

Fig 3: Cut Through Cable Connectors And Remove Cable Holder (2) (Expanding Rivets)
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Completely remove acoustic insulation.

Lift door window (1) upwards and wedge into place with wooden chock (2).

Remove connector from window regulator drive unit.

Unfasten screws (only loosen lower 3 screws) and remove complete cable on window regulator.

Fig 4: Removing Connector From Window Regulator Drive Unit
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Installation: 

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

Tighten down screws (1) and (2).

Fig 5: Tighten Down Screws (1) And (2)
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Tightening torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .

Installation: 

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

Fig 6: 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).

Fig 7: Tighten Down Screws (3) And (4)
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Tightening torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .

Installation: 

Close door window firmly.

Tighten down screws (5) and (6).

Fig 8: Tighten Down Screws (5) And (6)
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Tightening torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .