51 32 154 Adjusting left or right front door window

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NOTE: Door window glass must be closed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR

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

Retaining clip (3) remains fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip

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Screws (1) of power window rails at top must be tightened down.

Connect special tool 61 3 060 to plug connection (3) and special tool 61 2 071 .

Wind special tool 61 2 071 around cable (4) (risk of damage).

IMPORTANT: Energize power window unit for max. 0.5 seconds in end position (risk of damage).
Energize special tool 61 2 071 with 12V, the door window opens or closes through polarity reversal.

Open door window by approx. 100 mm.

Slacken screws (2) of door window (do not release fully).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Cable And Door Window Screws

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Close door window completely.

Tighten down screws (2) of door window.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 32 FRONT DOOR WINDOWS

NOTE: Door window (1) opens or closed through polarity reversal of terminals (3).

Using special tools 61 2 210 and 61 2 071 open door window (1) to approx. 40 mm.

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT

Fig 3: Identifying Door Window Screws And Terminals

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Close door window (1) until screw (2) is accessible.

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT

Close door window (1) completely.

Installation:

INITIALIZE power window.

Fig 4: Identifying Door Window Screw

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