51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window regulator in left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT SOUND INSULATION 

Removal: 

Side window glass must be opened to dimension (A).

A = 145 mm

Fig 1: Side Window Glass Opening Dimension

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Carefully unlock power window mounting clips (1) in direction of arrow.

Gently press door window glass (2) upwards to snap retaining lug completely out of door window glass bore hole (2).

Fig 2: Power Window Mounting Clips

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Slide door window glass (1) fully upwards and fix in the window frame with adhesive tape (2).

Fig 3: Door Window Glass And Adhesive Tape

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release cable from holder in area (2).

Release nuts (3) and feed out power window regulator (4).

Tightening torque: 51 33 2AZ .

Replacement 

Remount FLAT MOTOR FOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR .

Fig 4: Power Window Regulator, Plug Connection And Nut

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Installation: 

Feed in power window regulator (4) and secure nut (3).

Tightening torque: 51 33 2AZ .

Lock plug connection (1).

Clip in cable in area (2).

Fig 5: Power Window Regulator, Plug Connection And Nut

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Gently press window glass (1) into the latch mechanism (2) towards bottom.

Fig 6: Window Glass And Latch Mechanism

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install FRONT SOUND INSULATION