51 32 170 Remove and install/replace side window, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR
Remove INNER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP

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

NOTE: Open door window glass to such an extent that the sliding member of the door window glass holder is at the height of the elongated hole of the power window unit.

= approx. 120 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Glass Opening Distance
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E71:

= approx. 80 mm

IMPORTANT: Risk of injury by trapping!
Disconnect plug connection (1) on power window motor.

Carefully press catch (2) with screwdriver (3) towards rear and slide door window glass upwards.

Installation:

Catch (2) must be correctly clipped into place.

Fig 2: Pressing Power Window Motor Catch Using Screwdriver

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Carry out function check on power window unit and anti-trapping protection.

If necessary, NORMALIZE power window unit.

Turn door window glass and lift out towards rear/top.

Installation:

Door window glass does not need to be adjusted.

Fig 3: Lifting Out Door Window Glass

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