51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window regulator in left or right front door

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IMPORTANT: F25 only: Before replacing the electric power window regulator, observe NOTE on installation!

NOTE: Disengage, but do not remove, the door window and secure in the door window frame.

Necessary preliminary work:

FRONT DOOR WINDOW
Remove (MID-RANGE) SPEAKER

Release plug connection of flat motor (3) and disconnect.

Release cable from holder in area (4).

Release nuts (2) and feed out power window regulator (1).

Tightening torque 51 33 2AZ .

Replacement

Remount FLAT MOTOR FOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR .

Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Regulator, Flat Motor And Nuts

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