Setting the longitudinal direction/retraction depth (rear window glass, fixed)

Remove OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP .

Slacken hook screws (1)51 3 240 with special tool until door window glass can just be moved.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Window Cavity Cover Strip Using Special Tool (51 3 240)

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Loosen the collar nut (1) through the service opening (2) using the special tool 51 3 300 .

Tightening torque 51 35 3AZ .

Fig 2: Loosening Collar Nut Using Special Tool (51 3 300)

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Mount special tool 51 3 220 to door window glass (1).

Set the retraction depth and the position in the longitudinal direction of the door window glass (1).

NOTE: When adjusting retraction depth, ensure door window glass (1) is supported by special tool 51 3 080.

Fig 3: Mounting Special Tool (51 3 220) To Door Window Glass

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Installation note:

The specified tightening torque 51 35 1AZ (MDE) is reduced when using special tool 51 3 240 . Depending on the torque wrench used, this must be calculated in accordance with the adjacent overview:

MDE = Torque to be set

MDV = Prescribed torque (without special tool)

lj = Standard adjustment length with adjusting tool

l1 = Effective length of torque wrench

l2 = Inside dimension of adjusting tool

lw = Inside dimension of insertion tool (here lw = 246 mm+l2)

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Calculation Formulae

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NOTE: If screwing is performed from the inside of the door (removed door trim panel), the tightening torque to be set 51 35 1AZ (without special tool) must be observed.

Tighten hook screw (1) 51 3 240 with special tool.

Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Outer Window Cavity Cover Strip Using Special Tool (51 3 240)

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