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51 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right

Remove acoustic insulation on front door. Refer to 51 48 ... Removing and installing/replacing acoustic insulation on left or right front door .

Connect switch for power window lift.

Open door window glass (1) up to measurement (A), approx. 250 mm.

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release screws (2).

Fig 1: Opening Door Window Glass
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Unhook door window glass (1) from window lift and turn.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Door Window Glass
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In this position, lift holder (2) out of door window glass (1) and remove.

Lift out door window glass (1).

Installation: 

First slide door window glass into door and then attach holder.

Fitting holder on door window glass (5):

  1. Plastic plate, rear/outer
  2. Metal plate, rear/inner
  3. Threaded plate, front/inner
  4. Plastic plate, front/outer
Fig 3: Fitting Holder On Door Window Glass
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Adjust door window glass. Refer to 51 32 154 Adjusting left or right front door window .