51 32 170 Removing and Installing/Replacing Door Window Glass, Front Left or Right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window to 140 mm.
Remove function carrier in front door See 51 21 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUNCTION CARRIER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR
Remove outer window cavity cover strip See 51 21 302 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHROME STRIP FOR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP (ON OUTSIDE OF FRONT DOOR)

Door window glass must be opened to dimension (A).

A = approx. 140 mm

Unfasten screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 32 2AZ. See 51 32 FRONT DOOR WINDOWS

Rubber (2) is only fitted at rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber & Screw

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

Fig 2: Lifting Door Window Glass

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Installation:

Bores (1) of door window glass (5) must not be damaged.

If necessary, install new screws (2), washers (3) and plastic washers (4).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Window Glass, Washers & Plastic Washers

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