Removing and installing/replacing complete rear left or right power window regulator (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Special tools required:

WARNING: Danger of injury!

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Close the door and remove the sealing cap from the front door window frame.

Loosen nut (1).

Installation note:

Nut (1) is tightened during adjustment of door window glass setting.

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Open door and remove sealing cap (1) on rear door window frame.

Loosen nut (2).

Installation note:

Nut (2) is tightened during adjustment of door window glass setting.

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Remove the sealing caps (1).

Release the nut (2) using special tool 51 0 400 and counter support the adjustment pin (3) when doing this.

Tightening torque 51 35 2AZ .

NOTE: If adjustment pin (3) is not counter supported, shaft dimension of door window glass can change.

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 35 2AZ .

Release screws (2) and remove the mounting plate.

Tightening torque 51 35 4AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Feed out the window lift rails (4 and 5).

IMPORTANT: Risk of paint damage!

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Concluding tasks:

Replacement: