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

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NOTE: When removing door lock, it is not necessary to remove window cavity cover strips or seals.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E87 only:

E90 only:

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: Identifying Glass, Catches, Screwdriver, Window Motor And Plug Connection

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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:

Catch
Buffer stop

Fig 2: Identifying Window Guide, Catch And Buffer Stop
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When removing door lock:

Slide door window glass upwards and secure in door window frame with adhesive tapes or plastic wedge.

When removing door window glass:

Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.

Fig 3: Sliding Door Window Glass Upwards

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