51 33 000 Removing And Installing Power Window Unit In Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS 
• Remove DOOR BRAKE FOR FRONT DOOR 

Slacken screws (1)

Slacken screw (2) and remove retaining clip (3).

Tightening torque: 51 33 2AZ  . See POWER WINDOWS, FRONT for specs.

Installation: 

Make sure guide (1) is correctly seated when fitting retaining clip (2).

Release cable tie (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on drive.

Release screws on power window unit above bores (3).

Tightening torque: 51 33 2AZ  . See POWER WINDOWS, FRONT for specs.

Removal of power window:

1. Feed out rear window lift rail
2. Feed out front window lift rail
   Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Window Lift Rail

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

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

Tightening torque: 51 33 1AZ  . See POWER WINDOWS, FRONT for specs.

INITIALIZE power window unit.