Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right (X5 M)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove SOUND INSULATION ON FRONT DOOR .
• Remove INNER WEATHER STRIP .

  Open door window glass (1) down to distance (A)

  NOTE: Open door window until the sliding member of the door window glass holder is level with the slot of the window regulator.

  (A) = approx. 95 mm

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  IMPORTANT: Danger of injury by trapping! 
  Disconnect plug connection (1) on power window motor.

  Carefully press latch mechanism (2) with screwdriver (3) rearwards and slide door window glass upwards.

  Installation note: 

  Latch mechanism (2) must be correctly clipped in.

  Carry out function check on power window regulator and anti-trap mechanism.

  If necessary, NORMALIZE power window unit.

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  Turn door window glass and lift out rearwards/top.

  Installation note: 

  Side window glass does not need to be adjusted.

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