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

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IMPORTANT: Before replacement of door window glass, observe NOTES on installation status!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR
Remove WEATHER STRIP ON INSIDE OF FRONT DOOR

Move door window (1) until the mount stop (2) can be operated via the recess (3) on the guide rails (4).

Using a screw driver, press stop of mount (2) on the left and right toward the rear and disengage door window (1) toward the top.

Installation note:

Make sure door window (1) is correctly seated on rubber window seal at front and rear.

Door window (1) must be correctly clipped into stop of mount (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window, Mount And Guide Rails

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Turn door window glass and lift out rearwards/top.

Installation note:

The door window does not require adjustment.

Fig 2: Removing Door Window Does

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