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).

Fig 1: Opening Door Window

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A = Approx. 140 Mm

Unfasten screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening Torque 51 32 2Az. Refer To Body Equipment - Tightening Torques .

Rubber (2) is only fitted at rear.

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

Fig 2: Removing Door Window Glass

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Bores Of Window Glass

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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 .