51 33 000 Removing and installing (replacing) power window unit in left or right front door

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NOTE: When removing door lock, snap door window glass out only, do not remove, secure in door window frame.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door window glass

Unscrew nuts (1).

Feed out rear section of power window unit (2) in direction of arrow.

For tightening torque refer to 51 33 1AZ in 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT .

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Nuts And Power Window Unit

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Feed out front section of power window unit (1) with flat motor (2) in direction of arrow from front door.

Replacement:

Remove Flat Motor For Power Window Unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Unit And Flat Motor

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