51 32 154 Adjusting left or right front door window glass: Notes
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Special tools required
NOTE:
For special tools, refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63)
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- 51 3 080
NOTE:
Basic settings apply to Coupe and Convertible. It is possible to adjust the door window glass without having to remove the door trim panel.
IMPORTANT:
The vehicle must be standing on its wheels during this adjustment procedure (not on the lifting platform or jacked up).
NOTE:
Check/adjust presettings after removing or replacing power window unit or door window glass. Prerequisite: Front door must be correctly adjusted to fit. Convertible top correctly adjusted.
Ideal adjustment:
Door window glass (1) must rest in seal (2) over entire width.
Areas (A) must rest on seal (3) (wind noises, water ingress).
Vertical adjustment (retraction depth):
- Close convertible top if necessary
- Open front door
- Attach special tool 51 3 080 to door window glass
- Close front door and door window
- Measure retraction depth
NOTE:
3 items of special tool 51 3 080 are required for rapid adjustment of retraction depths.
Ideal adjustment:
Measure retraction depth in areas (A and B).
Measurement (C)
=
4 +/- 0.5 mm
IMPORTANT:
Front door must open and close without the door window glass touching the roof trim strip.
Top edge of door window (1) must be adjusted parallel to contour (2) of water drain.
Open door window.
Lever out covers (1 and 2) from bottom of door.
Height of door window is adjusted by turning screw (3). Check adjustment.