51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window unit in left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out cover (1) and release nut (2).

Installation:

Nut is tightened down when door window glass is adjusted.

For tightening torque refer to 51 33 1AZ in 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT .

Fig 1: Front Door Cover And Release Nut

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Release drive cable from clips (1).

Release nuts (2) and feed out front power window rail (3).

Release nuts (4 and 5) and feed out rear power window rail.

Installation:

Clip drive cable correctly in to clips (1).

Nut (1) must again be correctly covered with adhesive foil.

For tightening torque refer to 51 33 1AZ in 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT .

Fig 2: Drive Cable Clips, Nuts And Front Power Window Rail

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and detach flat motor (2).

For tightening torque refer to 67 62 1AZ in 67 62 DRIVES, POWER WINDOWS

Fig 3: Flat Motor And Screws

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