51 33 000 Removing and installing electric window regulator in left or right front door

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Release door window glass but do not remove,

refer to 51 32 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release nuts (1) and (2).

Feed out window lifter (3) towards inside/bottom and deposit at bottom in door.

Fig 1: Feeding Out Window Lifter

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NOTE: The work for "Removing/replacing door lock (51 21 140)" ends here.

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Lift out clip (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release nuts (1) and (2).

Feed out window lifter (4) with drive (3) towards inside/bottom and deposit at bottom in door.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Window Lifter With Drive

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Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to 51 33 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46

When removing, first feed out front part (1) of window lifter with drive (2).

Fig 4: Feeding Out Front Part Of Window Lifter With Drive

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Replacement only:

Unfasten clip (1).

Fig 5: Removing Clip

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Release screws (2) and remove drive (3).