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 BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Rubber (2) is only fitted at rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber And Screws

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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 Bores Of Door Window Glass

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