51 32 170 Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Window Glass, Front Left Or Right

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Open door window to 140 mm.
Remove function carrier in front door. Refer to 51 21 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUNCTION CARRIER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
Remove outer window cavity cover strip. Refer to 51 21 302 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHROME STRIP FOR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP (ON OUTSIDE OF FRONT DOOR) .

Door window glass must be opened to dimension (A).

A = approx. 140 mm.

Unfasten screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 32 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Rubber (2) is only fitted at rear.

Fig 1: Removing Screws

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Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.

Fig 2: Turning Door Window Glass

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Installation:

Bores (1) of door window glass (5) must not be damaged.

If necessary, install new screws (2), washers (3) and plastic washers (4).

Adjust door window glass. Refer to 51 32 154 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS .

Fig 3: Installing Screws, Washers And Plastic Washers

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