51 37 000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear door window glass

Slacken screws (1 and 2) (do not release).

Remove clamp (3) in direction of arrow.

Tightening torque 51 35 2AZ . See 35 REAR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED WINDOWS .

Fig 1: Removing Clamp

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Installation:

Make sure guide (1) is correctly seated when fitting clamp (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Clamp

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Release screw on power window unit (2) through bore (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3) from drive (4).

Feed power window unit (2) in direction of arrow out of inner door panel.

Fig 3: Removing Power Window Unit From Inner Door Panel

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and detach flat motor (2).

Tightening torque 51 35 1AZ . See 35 REAR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED WINDOWS .

Fig 4: Identifying Flat Motor Screws

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IMPORTANT: The power window unit must be reinitialized after it has been installed. See 67 62... NOTES ON INITIALIZING POWER WINDOW .