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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove door window glass .

Lever out cover (1) and release nut (2).

Installation: Nut is tightened down when door window glass is adjusted. Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ, see 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT .

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Release drive cable from clips (1). Release nut (2) and feed out front power window rail (3). Release nuts (4 and 5) and feed out rear power window rail.

Installation: Clip drive cable correctly into clips (1). Nut (2) must again be correctly covered with adhesive foil. Tightening torque 51 33 1AZ, see 51 33 POWER WINDOWS, FRONT .

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Front Power Window Rail

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Replacement: Release screws (1) and detach flat motor (2). Tightening torque 6 Nm.

Fig 3: Detach Flat Motor

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