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

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Special tools required:

00 9 314

NOTE: When removing the door lock (51 21 140), you only have to remove the sound Insulation In the rear area.

Remove sound insulation on front door.

When removing the power window lift (51 33 000), do not remove the door window glass and the outer window cavity cover strip.

Only for removal and installation of door window glass:

If necessary, remove outer window cavity cover strip.

Open door window glass to distance (A).

A approx. 140 mm

Slacken screw (1).

NOTE: When removing door lock (51 21 140), release the door window glass at the rear only and move fully towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension For Opening Door Glass Window

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Open door window glass to distance (A).

A approx. 140 mm

CAUTION: Version with power windows:
If necessary, disconnect battery negative lead.

Slacken screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension Of Opening Door Glass Window (Version With Power Window)

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NOTE: When removing the power window lift (51 33 000), do not remove the door window glass (1).
If necessary, push door window glass (1) towards top and secure from inside with special tool 00 9 314 (adjustment wedges).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Window Lift (51 33 000) & Door Window Glass

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Turn door window glass (1) and lift out towards rear/top.

Fig 4: Removing Door Window Glass

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Installation:

Each time the door window glass is removed or replaced, the holder (2) must be replaced.

If necessary, fit new screws (1) and nuts (3) on door window glass (4).

Adjust door window glass.

Fig 5: Fitting Screws & Nuts On Door Window Glass

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