51 33... Slightly Loosen Power Window Regulator To Remove Door Lock In Left Or Right Front Door: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Partly remove SOUND INSULATION FROM FRONT DOOR .
  Fig 1: Identifying Sound Insulation

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Lower power window regulator (3) as illustrated. Disconnect plug connection to power window regulator. Slacken off j-bolt (1) with special tool 51 3 240 on ring gear (2). Tightening torque 51 32 1AZ.

Connect plug connection to power window regulator. Move power window upward as far as it will go. Disconnect plug connection to power window regulator.

Fig 2: Lowering Power Window Regulator

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Fig 3: Identifying Inner Star

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Mark measuring point on window lift rail (1) and inner door panel (2). Determine distance between window lift rail (1) and inner door panel (2) and note down.

Fig 4: Checking Distance Between Lift Rail And Inner Door Panel

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Slacken off j-bolt (1) at inner star. Remove film and release nut (2) below it. Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Installation note:  Replace defective film if necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Film And Releasing Nut

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Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts

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Slacken off nut (3) with reversible ratchet (2) of special tool 51 3 300. Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ

Installation note:  Reset the distance you noted down by turning knob (1) on special tool 51 3 300.

Fig 7: Reset Distance By Turning Knob

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Installation note:  Check distance between window lift rail (1) and inner door panel (2), repeat previous setting procedure if necessary.

Fig 8: Checking Distance Between Window Lift Rail And Inner Door Panel

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Pull bottom of rear guide rail (1) of power window regulator in direction of arrow until opening (2) in the inner door panel is clear. Secure rear guide rail (1) to inner door panel with cable tie (3). Mask off opening (2) in inner door panel with adhesive tape.

Fig 9: Checking Distance Between Window Lift Rail And Inner Door Panel

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Fig 10: Checking Distance Between Window Lift Rail And Inner Door Panel

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