67 62 000 Removing and installing or replacing flat motor for front left or right power window regulator

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR

Release screws and detach flat motor (1) from power window regulator (2).

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After installation:

An initialization must be carried out in order to activate anti-trap mechanism.

Read and comply with notes on initialization of power window regulator. Refer to 67 62... NOTES ON INITIALIZING POWER WINDOWS .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Scratches.
Tools and sharp-edged components can cause scratches.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on power window initialization must be strictly observed for these repair instructions.
Refer to 67 62... NOTES ON INITIALIZING POWER WINDOWS .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Remove front left or right door HANDLE COVER
Remove the SWITCH TRIM on left or right front door trim panel
Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL on left or right
Remove the SOUND INSULATION from the front door
Remove POWER WINDOW REGULATOR

→ Remove the flat motor for the front power window regulator

Unscrew the bolts (arrows) and remove the flat motor (1) from the power window regulator (2).

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→ Install the flat motor for the front power window regulator

Insert the flat motor (1) into the power window (2).
Tighten screws (arrows).
Tightening torques

Flat motor on power windows

6 Nm

Flat motor on power windows
6 Nm

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Follow-up work

Install the power windows
Install sound insulation on front door
Install the front door trim panel on left or right
Install switch trim on the front left or right front door trim panel
Fix front left or right door handle cover
Perform functional check of the power window