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 105 mm.
Remove sound insulation in front door, see 51 48 060 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in left or right front door
Remove outer window cavity cover strip, see 51 21 300 Removing and installing or replacing window cavity cover strip on outside of left or right front door

Door window glass (1) must be opened to dimension (A).

A = approx. 105 mm

IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (2) from power window motor (3) (risk of trapping).

Lever out catches (4) with screwdriver (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Door Window Glass, Plug Connection And Power Window Motor

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Installation:

Catch (4) must be correctly clipped into place.

Carry out function check on power window unit and anti - trapping protection.

If necessary, normalize power window unit.

Installation:

Following parts of window guide (3) must not be damaged or missing:

Catch
Buffer stop

Fig 2: Buffer Stop, Catch And Window Guide

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

Fig 3: Lifting Door Window Glass

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