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

Release door window glass but do not remove,

Release nuts (1) and (2).

Feed out window lifter (3) towards inside/bottom and deposit at bottom in door.

Fig 1: Feeding Out Window Lifter

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NOTE: The work for "Removing/replacing door lock (51 21 140)" ends here.

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Lift out clip (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release nuts (1) and (2).

Feed out window lifter (4) with drive (3) towards inside/bottom and deposit at bottom in door.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Window Lifter With Drive

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Installation:

When removing, first feed out front part (1) of window lifter with drive (2).

Fig 4: Feeding Out Front Part Of Window Lifter With Drive

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Replacement only:

Unfasten clip (1).

Fig 5: Removing Clip

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Release screws (2) and remove drive (3).