Adjustment of crank windows - RA72001290195X(72-195)

Coupe roof attached.

Door liner removed (72-100) 

Panelling on outside of driver's door removed (88-800)

Door loudspeaker and air duct removed

Door foil pulled off

Inner and outer sealing rails removed (72-160/170)

Adjustment of driver's door checked, adjusted, if required (72-050) .

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Of Crank Windows

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Adjustment 

1. Loosen guide wedge and press downward.
   Fig 2: Locating Guide Wedge

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2. Remove rubber sleeves and loosen nuts (13 mm). Adjust adjustment screw (5.5 mm) so that the guide rails are located in the center of the adjustment screws on the bearing bracket.
   Fig 3: Locating Rubber Sleeves And Nuts

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3. Adjust window with front and rear guide jaws so that it is centered in and parallel to the window shaft (9 mm in front of inner door panel) in the bottom-most position.
   Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Guide Jaws

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   NOTE: The initial tension at the side can be increased by moving the guide jaws upward and reduced by moving them downward.
   Fig 5: Locating Guide Jaws Screw

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4. Loosen nut for upper stop bracket at front.
   Fig 6: Locating Nut For Upper Stop Bracket At Front

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5. Loosen nut for upper stop bracket at rear.
   Fig 7: Locating Nut For Upper Stop Bracket At Rear

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6. Close crank window until front edge of window is flush with rear view mirror mount.
   Fig 8: Locating Rear View Mirror Mount

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7. If the window is correctly adjusted the upper edge of the pane should contact the inner lip of the sealing frame over the entire length.
8. Tighten nuts on upper stop brackets at front and rear.
   Fig 9: Locating Upper Stop Brackets At Front And Nuts

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   NOTE: A correction can be made by moving the rear screw on the window lift guide rail and with the front stop for the upper stroke limitation.
   Fig 10: Locating Window Lift Guide Rail Screws

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   If required the angle and longitudinal position of the window can also be corrected by loosening the three screws on the window lift rail.

   Fig 11: Locating Window Lift Rail Screws

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9. Tighten front and rear screws on window lift rail.
10. Install sealing rails on inside and outside.
    Fig 12: Identifying Window Lift Rail Screws

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11. Adjust lateral angle (initial tension) of window against sealing frame on coupe roof with adjustment screws on front and rear bearing brackets for vertical guide rail so that the edge of the window just touches the sealing frame with the window closed when the door catches in the first catch of the door lock.
    Fig 13: Locating Adjusting Screw

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12. Adjust rear guide rail in oblong hole so that the vertical edge of the window contacts the rubber seal over the entire length with the door completely closed.
    Fig 14: Locating Rear Guide Rail In Hole

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13. Adjust lower stroke limitation by first adjusting stop on window lift (arrow) and then on window lift rail until upper edge of window closes flush with the sealing rails.
    Fig 15: Locating Window Lift Bolt

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14. Adjust stop on window lift rail so that limit switch S 21/8 or S 21/9 at the bottom in the door recess is actuated simultaneously when the window is opened completely.
    Fig 16: Locating Window Lift Rail Bolt

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15. Adjust guide wedge by moving in oblong hole until the vertical edge of the pane contacts the guide wedge with the window closed.
16. After completing all adjustment work, coat all sliding surfaces on the window guide rails with MB lubricant paste, part no. 000 989 31 51.
    Fig 17: Locating Guide Wedge Screw

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