51 37 000 Removing And Installing Complete Power Window Regulator From Rear Left And Right Sides

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Release door window glass at rear (do not remove) and stow at bottom in rear door. Refer to 51 34 171 REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR WINDOW .

Plug connection (1) must be disconnected from power window motor (2).

Fig 1: Removing Window Regulator

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Unscrew nuts (3).

Lever out window regulator (4) and feed out of rear door.

Replacement only:

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Flat Motor

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Turn flat motor (2) and detach from window regulator (3).

Lower end stop (4) must not be damaged.