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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) .
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).

Fig 1: Adjusting Door Window Glass
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Vertical adjustment (retraction depth): 

NOTE: 3 items of special tool 51 3 080 are required for rapid adjustment of retraction depths.
Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool 51 3 080 To Door Window Glass
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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.
Fig 3: Identifying Retraction Depth In Areas (A And B) And Measurement C
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Top edge of door window (1) must be adjusted parallel to contour (2) of water drain.

Fig 4: Adjusting Top Edge Of Door Window To Contour Of Water Drain
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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.

Fig 5: Removing Covers From Bottom Of Door
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