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

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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.

Fig 1: Loosening Ring Gear Hook Screws Using Special Tool (51 3 240)

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Attach special tool 51 3 010 to door window glass.

Measure and adjust the longitudinal direction of the door window glass to the B-pillar cover with the special tool 51 0 342 .

Adjust the retraction depth of the door window glass in the B-pillar area and the window guide.

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

Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool (51 3 010) 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 3: Identifying Torque Formula

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Installation 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 4: Loosening Ring Gear Hook Screws Using Special Tool (51 3 240)

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