51 37 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Complete Rear Left Or Right Power Window Unit: Notes

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WARNING:

Risk of injury!

Power window unit has no anti-trapping mechanism.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of side trim at rear
Remove outer window cavity cover strip
Remove inner window cavity cover strip

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, see 51 37 4AZ in 51 37 SIDE WINDOWS, ELECTR. ACTUATED .

Release or feed out cable holders (2) and remove connecting bracket (3) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Connecting Bracket

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, see 51 37 3AZ in 51 37 SIDE WINDOWS, ELECTR. ACTUATED .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Release trim (1) from catches (2) and remove.

Carefully feed out power window unit (3) in upward direction.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove complete power window unit (3).

Installation:

Ensure trim (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Removing Power Window Unit

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