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51 37 000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window regulator

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Side window (1) must be opened to dimension (A). A = approx 150 mm.

Fig 1: Setting Window Dimension
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Release screws (1) and remove connecting bracket (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 37 4AZ in REAR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED WINDOWS .

Fig 2: Finding Screws And Bracket
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Slacken nut (1) (do not release fully).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 37 3AZ in REAR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED WINDOWS .

Fig 3: Finding Power Window Regulator Nut
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Slacken screws (1) on power window regulator (2) (do not release fully).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 37 3AZ in REAR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED WINDOWS .

Fig 4: Finding Power Window Regulator Screws
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Pull out power window regulator (1) towards top slightly.

Lift out cable holder (2) for power window regulator (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3) on flat motor (4).

Remove power window regulator (1).

Fig 5: Removing Power Window Regulator
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Installation: 

Preset dimension (A) at power window regulator (1); only then may the power window regulator (1) be actuated. A = 18.5 mm.

Fig 6: PreSetting Power Window Regulator
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Close window completely

Check gap dimension (A and B) between the window glass (1) and flange on side panel (2) and adjust if necessary.

Distance (A) = 16 mm.

Dimension (B) = 10 mm.

Fig 7: Setting Power Window Regulator
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To do so, slacken screws (1) on power window regulator (2).

Fig 8: Finding Power Window Regulator Screws
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Open soft top and soft top compartment lid.

Fit window cavity cover (1).

Preset dimension (C) between cavity cover (1) and flange on side panel (s). Dimension (C) = 24 mm.

Fig 9: Installing Power Window Regulator
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Check function. Adjust rear window.