Replacing rear left or right door window (330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)
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Special tools required:
- 51 3 240
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Carry out work on the power windows only when the power window motor is de-energized (unplug connector).
Carry out work on the power windows only when the power window motor is de-energized (unplug connector).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear door SOUND INSULATION .
- Remove outer WEATHER STRIP .
Slacken multipoint head cap screws (1) on ring gear with special tool 51 3 240.
Tightening torque 51 35 3AZ .
NOTE:
Slacken multipoint head cap screws on ring gear (1) until they can be screwed out slightly at inner star (2).
Open door window glass (1) until multipoint head cap screws (2) are accessible.
IMPORTANT:
Danger of injury!
Disconnect plug connection (3) at power window motor (pinch hazard).
Disconnect plug connection (3) at power window motor (pinch hazard).
Release multipoint head cap screw (2).
NOTE:
Door window glass (3) remove for purposes of clarity.
Raise holder (1) at tab (2) and remove door window glass (3) in upward direction.
Installation note:
Make sure door window glass (1) is correctly seated on holder (2) and window guide (3).
Adjust DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
Carry out function check on power window regulator and anti-trap mechanism.
If necessary, NORMALIZE power window regulator.