51 37 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete rear left or right power window unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Rear Door Window Glass

Unscrew nuts (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 35 2AZ in 51 35 POWER WINDOWS, REAR .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Nuts

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Turn power window unit (1) in rear door and feed out in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Unit

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and detach flat motor (2) from power window unit (3).

For tightening torque refer to 51 35 1AZ in 51 35 POWER WINDOWS, REAR .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Flat Motor And Power Window Unit

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