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, see 51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window

Unclip cable holder (1) from power window motor (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque: 51 35 2AZ, see 51 35 POWER WINDOWS, REAR

Fig 1: Cable Holder And Power Window Motor

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Feed power window unit (1) in direction of arrow out of rear door.

Replacement:

Remove flat motor

Fig 2: Power Window Unit

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