51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock on front left or right door (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Notes

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Removing front door window, refer to 51 37 170 Removing and installing side window glass, rear left or right (Z3 Coupe, M Coupe) .

Unscrew bolt. Unhook door opener on linkage and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Door Opener

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Unfasten lower screw on window guide rail.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Screw On Window Guide Rail

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Unscrew bolt (1). Twist window guide rail (2) towards door hinge and remove through aperture in metal panel.

Fig 3: Removing Window Guide Rail

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