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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. 110 mm

Fig 1: Door Window Glass Dimension
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IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (1) from power window motor (2) (risk of trapping).

Installation: 

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

If necessary, initialize power window.  (See 67 62 ... NOTES ON INITIALIZING POWER WINDOW UNIT (FROM 04/2004) )

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Power Window Motor
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Release screw (1) through bore on inner door panel (2).

Installation: 

Insert door window glass (3) with clamping plate (4) in mounting (5).

Tightening torque 51 32 2AZ.  (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 3: Inserting Door Window Glass With Clamping Plate In Mounting
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Slide locking clip (1) to one side.

Grip door window glass (4) and detach mounting (3) from power window (2).

Turn door window glass (4) and lift out.

Installation: 

Adjust door window glass.  (See 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS )

Fig 4: Identifying Locking Clip & Door Window Glass
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Installation: 

Sliding block (1) must be correctly positioned in mounting (2).

Clamping plate (4) must be correctly engaged with slider (3) on door window glass (5).

Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Plate, Slider & Door Window Glass
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Replacement: 

Lever out catch (2) from shim (4) and remove with clamping plate (3) from door window glass (1).

When replacing clamping plate or slider: 

Lever out catches (5) and remove clamping plate (3) from slider (4).

Fig 6: Removing Clamping Plate From Door Window Glass
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