51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN REAR DOOR
Remove COVER ON WINDOW FRAME

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

Operate stop of mount (2) and disengage door window (1) toward the top.

Installation note:

Catch (2) must be correctly clamped into place.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Regulators, Mount Stop And Recess

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Remove door window glass (1) towards top.

Installation note:

The door window (1) does not require adjustment.

Fig 2: Removing Door Window Glass

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