Ideal Adjustment, Retraction Depth

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Open door window.
Attach special tool 51 3 080 to door window glass
Close front door and door window
Measure retraction depth

NOTE: 2 items of special tool 51 3 080 are required for adjustment of retraction depth.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 51 3 080 On Door Window Glass

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Measure retraction depth (C) in areas (A and B).

Retraction depth (C):

A = 2.0 ± 0.5 mm

Gap between measuring point and triangular mirror section = 30 mm

B = 6.0 ± 0.5 mm

Gap between measuring point and window edge = 30 mm

IMPORTANT: Front door must open and close without the door window glass touching the roof trim strip.

Fig 2: Identifying Retraction Depth

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