Adjusting longitudinal direction/retraction depth

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Remove OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP

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

NOTE: Insert a suitable film between the door window glass and the special tool. (Risk of damage).

Fig 1: Slackening Hook Screws (51 3 240) Using Special Tool

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Attach special tool 51 3 010 to door window glass.

Use the special tool 51 0 000 to adjust the door window glass in a longitudinal direction.

Adjust the retraction depth of the door window (1) with the special tool 51 3 080) in the area of the A-pillar and B-pillar.

NOTE: When adjusting retraction depth, ensure door window glass is supported by special tool 51 0 000 and 51 3 080.

Fig 2: Adjusting Retraction Depth Of Door Window Using Special Tool (51 3 080)

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Installation note:

The tightening torque 51 33 1AZ (MDE) is reduced when using the 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

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Formula

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l1 = Effective length of torque wrench

l2 = Inside dimension of adjusting tool

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

Installation note:

If fastening is performed from the inside of the door (removed door trim panel), the tightening torque to be set 51 33 1AZ (without special tool) must be observed.

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

Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.

Fig 4: Tightening Hook Screw Using Special Tool (51 3 240)

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