51 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Glass Opening Distance

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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:

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection And Pressing Catch Carefully Using Screwdriver

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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.

Turn door window glass and lift out rearwards/top.

Installation note:

Side window glass does not need to be adjusted.

Fig 3: Removing Door Window Glass

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