51 37 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete rear left or right power window regulator

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NOTE: Disengage, but do not remove, the door window and secure in the door window frame.
There is no need to remove the weather strip or cover for the window guide.

Necessary preliminary tasks

DOOR WINDOW GLASS, REAR .

Release nuts (1) and feed out power window regulator (2).

Tightening torque 51 35 2AZ .

Replacement

Remove FLAT MOTOR .

Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Regulator And Nuts

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