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

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NOTE: When removing door lock, snap door window glass out only, do not remove, secure in door window frame.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Feed out rear section of power window unit (2) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Nuts And Power Window Unit

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Feed out front section of power window unit (1) with flat motor (2) in direction of arrow from front door.

Replacement:

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Unit And Flat Motor

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