51 37 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete rear left or right power window regulator

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING OUTER WEATHER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING INNER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP .

Removal: 

Release screw (1).

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Release screws (1).

Run side window up to the top  .

Feed out the power window with retaining bracket (2) upwards.

Release the cable holder and disconnect the plug connector.

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Installation: 

Replacement: 

• Remount REAR FIXED SIDE WINDOW GLASS .
• Remount FLAT MOTOR FOR POWER WINDOW .
• Adjust REAR SIDE WINDOW GLASS .

Mount cable holder and connect plug connector.

Feed in the power window with retaining bracket (2) downwards.

Position screws (1).

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Side window glass (3) must be distance (A and B) away from body (2).

Dimension A = 13 to 15 mm.

Dimension B = 14 to 16 mm.

Adjust distance (A, B) and tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 37 4AZ .

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 37 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install rear side trim panel. Refer to 51 43 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL  .
• Refer to INSTALLING OUTER WEATHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING INNER WEATHER STRIP .