51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

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Special tools required:

00 9 314

Remove sound insulation on rear door. See 51 48... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in rear door, left or right

NOTE: When removing the window lift (51 37 000 or 51 34 020), do not remove the door window glass.

Only for removal and installation of door window glass:

If necessary, remove trim on window frame of rear door. See 51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing trim on window frame of rear door (front), left or right

Open door window glass to distance (A).

A approx. 115 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension For Opening Window Glass

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

Slacken screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Window Lift (51 37 000 Or 51 34 020) & Door Window Glass

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NOTE: When removing the window lift (51 37 000 or 51 34 020), do not remove the door window glass (1).

If necessary, push door window glass (1) towards top and secure from inside with special tool 009314 (adjustment wedges).

Remove door window glass (1) towards top.

Fig 3: 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 screw (1) and nut (3) on door window glass (4).

NOTE: Door window glass does not need to be adjusted.

Fig 4: Fitting Screw & Nut On Door Window Glass

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