51 33 000 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Power Window Unit In Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary preliminary tasks

Lever out cover (1) and release nut (2).

Installation:

Nut is tightened down when door window glass is adjusted.

Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Cover And Nut

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Release drive cable from clips (1).

Release nut (2) and feed out front power window rail (3).

Release nuts (4 and 5) and feed out rear power window rail.

Installation:

Clip drive cable correctly into clips (1).

Nut (2) must again be correctly covered with adhesive foil.

Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ .

Fig 2: Drive Cable Clips, Nuts And Front Power Window Rail

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Replacement

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

Tightening torque 67 62 1AZ .

Fig 3: Flat Motor & Screws

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