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

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Power window unit has no anti-trapping mechanism.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove foam material (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Foam Material

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 37 4AZ .

NOTE: Replace self-locking screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release bolt (1).

Tightening torque 51 37 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Unit Bolt

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Raise power window unit slightly.

Unclip cable connection (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Power Window Unit Cable Connection

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Move power window unit (1) with electric switch in door trim panel to roughly half height and feed out power window in upward direction.

Installation:

Reinstall power window unit (1) in half-opened position in body and move power window unit (1) with electric switch in door trim panel downwards again.

Fig 5: Identifying Power Window Unit

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Disconnect electric motor (1) and cable clip (2).

Installation:

Check function.

Adjust REAR SIDE WINDOW .

Fig 6: Identifying Electric Motor And Cable Clip

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