51 31 201 Adjusting rear window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SPOILER

Prerequisite:

REAR LID must be correctly adjusted

Slacken screw connections (2 and 4) on left/right.

1 Rear window
3 Bracket
5 Rear window hinge

Rear window height is adjusted by inserting shims.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window, Bracket, Rear Window Hinge And Screws

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Adjust rear window (1) in accordance with BODY GAP DIMENSIONS and secure in place with screw connections (2).

If necessary, adjust REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR .

If necessary, adjust REAR WINDOW LOCK .

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window Of Gap Dimension

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