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:

Remove front door window glass . See 51 32 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release cable in area (A) from holder.

Release nuts (1) and feed out rear section of power window unit (2).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Power Window Unit

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Release nuts (1) and feed out front section of power window unit (2).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Power Window Unit

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Replacement:

Release screws (1 to 3) and remove flat motor (4).

Installation:

To avoid distortion, observe screw-in sequence.

Screw (1)
Screw (2)
Screw (3)

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Flat Motor Screws Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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