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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Door window glass (1) must be opened to dimension (A).

A = approx. 105 mm

IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (2) from power window motor (3) (risk of trapping).

Lever out catches (4) with screwdriver (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Door Window Glass, Plug Connection And Power Window Motor
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Installation: 

Catch (4) must be correctly clipped into place.

Carry out function check on power window unit and anti - trapping protection.

If necessary, normalize power window unit.

Installation: 

Following parts of window guide (3) must not be damaged or missing:

  1. Catch
  2. Buffer stop
Fig 2: Buffer Stop, Catch And Window Guide
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Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.

Fig 3: Lifting Door Window Glass
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