51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window to 105 mm.
Remove sound insulation in rear door, see 51 48 070 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on left or right rear 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
Remove cover on door window frame, see 51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame
Remove trim on rear door window frame, see 51 34 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (rear), left or right
Remove rubber guide for rear door window glass, see 51 34 211 Replacing rubber guide for rear left or right door window

Open door window glass (1) down to distance (A)

A = approx. 105 mm

Fig 1: Door Window Glass

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IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (1) from power window motor (2) (risk of trapping).

Lever out catches (3) with screwdriver (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Catch (3) must be correctly clipped into place.

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Catches And Power Window Motor

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Installation:

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

Catch
Buffer stop

Fig 3: Buffer Stop, Catch And Window Guide

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Remove door window glass (1) towards top.

Installation:

Door window glass does not need to be adjusted.

Fig 4: Door Window Glass

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