51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window unit in left or right front door

WARNING: Risk of injury!
Carry out work on the power window unit only when the power window motor is de-energized.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Peel back film (1) and loosen nuts below.

Release nuts (2) and feed out rear section of power window unit (3).

Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Installation:

Replace defective film (1) if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Unit Rear Section, Back Film And Nut

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Loosen window regulator (3) at bracket (1).

Release nuts (2) and completely feed out power window unit (3).

Replacement:

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Unit, Window Regulator And Bracket

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