51 37 000 Removing and installing / replacing complete rear left or right power window regulator: Notes

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Carry out work on the power window regulator only when the power window motor is de-energized.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear side window glass. See WINDOW GLASS (WITHOUT ROLLER SUN BLIND) or WINDOW GLASS (WITH ROLLER SUN BLIND) .

Slacken bolt (1).

Tightening torque 51 35 11AZ .

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 51 35 2AZ .

Disconnect plug connection (5).

Feed out power window regulator (3).

Installation note:

Holder (2) must be correctly seated on inner door panel rail.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Power Window Regulator, Holder, Screws And Bolt

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Installation note:

Make sure guide lug (2) of power windows (1) is correctly seated in recess of door structure.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Lug And Power Window Unit

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