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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip drive cable (2) in area (3).

Raise cover (4) and release nuts underneath.

Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Drive Cable, And Cover

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Lift cover (1) and slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ .

Installation note:

Nut is tightened during adjustment of side window.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Nut

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Release screw (1).

Release nuts (2 and 3).

Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ .

Feed out power window regulator (4) from door.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Regulator, Screw, And Nuts

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Replacement: