51 34 191 Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame

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Special tools required:

51 3 300

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Remove REAR WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP .
Partially release inner window cavity cover strip in region of fixed window

Release nut (1) SW10 with special tool 51 3 300 .

Tightening torque: 51 35 3AZ

Fig 1: Releasing Nut

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Remove paintwork protection film (2). Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 35 2AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Paintwork Protection Film And Screws

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In area of window guide (1), mask window cavity with fabric adhesive tape (2) (risk of damage).

Completely remove side window (3) with window guide in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Side Window

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Pull out window guide (1) with side window.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Window Guide

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Adjust REAR SIDE WINDOW .