51 36 ... Firmly tensioning rear left or right side window

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Special tools required:

Dampen down suction faces.

Fit special tool 51 3 010 to tool trolley and secure side window.

Secure special tool 51 3 010 (without joint) to inside of window.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (51 3 010)

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Secure special tool 51 3 010 (without joint) opposite to inside of window.

Secure special tool 51 3 090 (tensioning belt) at top to special tool 51 3 010 (1). Hook tensioning belt at bottom diagonally in lashing eyes and pull tight (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (51 3 010) And (51 3 090)

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Tighten middle belt tensioner (4) so that special tool 51 3 090 is at a 90° angle to side window.

Tighten top belt tensioner (3) until eye can be pulled approx. 20 mm toward rear (4).

Fig 3: Locating Special Tool (51 3 010) And (51 3 090)

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