51 37 000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS

Slacken screws (1 and 2) (do not release).

Remove clamp (3) in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque 51 35 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Clamp

G05503921

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Clamp

G05503893

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Release screw on power window unit (2) through bore (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3) from drive (4).

Feed power window unit (2) in direction of arrow out of inner door panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Drive And Power Window Unit

G05503923

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Replacement:

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

Tightening torque 51 35 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws And Flat Motor

G05503924

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IMPORTANT: The power window unit must be REINITIALIZED after it has been installed.