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

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WARNING: Risk of injury!

Carry out work on the power window regulator only when the power window motor is de-energized.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DOOR WINDOW GLASS

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 16AZ .

Remove adapter for door speaker (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Speaker With Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 17AZ .

Remove power window regulator flat motor (2) from door (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Regulator Flat Motor And Door With Screws

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) from power window regulator flat motor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Regulator Flat Motor With Plug Connection

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Lever out assembly plug (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 4AZ .

Release screw (3) with special tool 51 3 300.

Tightening torque 51 33 4AZ .

Remove power window regulator (4).

Installation:

Engage drive cable (1) correctly in clips (2).

Adjust POWER WINDOW REGULATOR .

Fig 4: Removing Screw Using Special Tool (51 3 300)

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Replacement

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 67 62 1AZ .

Detach power window regulator flat motor (2) from power window regulator adapter plate (4).

Installation:

INITIALIZE POWER WINDOW .

Fig 5: Identifying Power Window Regulator Flat Motor And Adapter Plate With Screws

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