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

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Carry out work on the power window regulator only when the power window motor is de-energized.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

A = 145 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Side Window Glass Opening Dimension

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

Gently press side window glass upwards to snap retaining lug (2) completely out of side window glass bore hole (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not bend mounting clips (1) too far.

Fig 2: Removing Window Glass Locating Clips

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Installation note:

Check retaining lug (2) is correctly seated in bore hole for door window glass (3).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Window Glass Adhesive Tape Applying Area

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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 4: 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 5: Identifying Guide Lug And Power Window Unit

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Concluding tasks:

Replacement: