51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window to 345 mm.
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN REAR DOOR
Remove OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP
Remove COVER ON DOOR WINDOW FRAME
Remove TRIM ON REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME
Remove RUBBER GUIDE FOR REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS

Open door window glass (1) down to distance (A)

A = approx. 345 mm

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 35 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Glass

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IMPORTANT: Danger of locking in position!
Disconnect plug connection (1) at power window motor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection Of Power Window Motor

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Feed out door window glass (1) towards top rear.

Installation:

Door window glass (1) does not need to be adjusted.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Window Glass

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NOTE: Carry out function check (one-touch function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function).