51 37 003 Replacing rear left or right power window unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR POWER WINDOW UNIT
Remove FLAT MOTOR FOR REAR POWER WINDOW UNIT

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 37 2AZ .

Remove side window glass (2) from power window unit (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Window Glass Of Power Window Unit With Screws

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Installation:

Initial adjustment of pretension:

Attach adjusting screw (1) until flush on outside.

Check function.

Adjust REAR SIDE WINDOW .

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Screw

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